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Requa's Charcoal Tablets

ID Number
ZZ.RSN82861T47

Tee-Lax

Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
MG.293320.1617
accession number
293320
catalog number
293320.1617

Seidlitz Powders

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: laxative; catharticCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: laxative; cathartic
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Miller Drug Company
ID Number
1979.0798.362
accession number
1979.0798
catalog number
1979.0798.362

Seidlitz Powders

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: The Oldest Known Saline Laxative to Quickly Remove Temporary Constipation and Headache caused by Sour Stomach, Flatulence, Gas and Acid Eructations.Currently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: The Oldest Known Saline Laxative to Quickly Remove Temporary Constipation and Headache caused by Sour Stomach, Flatulence, Gas and Acid Eructations.
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Read Drug & Chemical Co.
ID Number
1979.0798.358
accession number
1979.0798
catalog number
1979.0798.358

Seidlitz Powders

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Pleasant Mild Effervescent Laxative. An aid in the Relief of Heartburn, Gas dueto Excess Acidity of the stomach.
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Pleasant Mild Effervescent Laxative. An aid in the Relief of Heartburn, Gas dueto Excess Acidity of the stomach. An aid in the Relief of Headache when caused by occasional constipation.
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Read Drug & Chemical Co.
ID Number
1979.0798.357
accession number
1979.0798
catalog number
1979.0798.357

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