Therapeutic Use Categories

Useful in the treatment of cuts, bruises, fever, sores, burns, scalds and minor irritations of the skin and scalp.Currently not on view
Description
Useful in the treatment of cuts, bruises, fever, sores, burns, scalds and minor irritations of the skin and scalp.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1930
maker
Pfeiffer Chemical Company
ID Number
1981.0219.064
accession number
1981.0219
catalog number
1981.0219.064
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: laxativeCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: laxative
Location
Currently not on view
date made
after 1945
maker
Lewis-Howe Company
ID Number
2008.0018.081
catalog number
2008.0018.081
accession number
2008.0018
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Dr. Herrick's Family Medicine Company
James F. Ballard, Inc.
ID Number
2008.0018.240
catalog number
2008.0018.240
accession number
2008.0018
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Rexall Drug Company
ID Number
1993.0384.019
catalog number
1993.0384.019
accession number
1993.0384
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
after 1878
after 1891
maker
Paris Medicine Company
ID Number
2008.3006.163
nonaccession number
2008.3006
catalog number
2008.3006.163
Relieve pain, irritation and discomfort of pilesCurrently not on view
Description
Relieve pain, irritation and discomfort of piles
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1953
maker
Rexall Drug Company
ID Number
1981.0219.065
accession number
1981.0219
catalog number
1981.0219.065
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Heart tonicCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Heart tonic
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
2009.0097.01
accession number
2009.0097
catalog number
2009.0097.01
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: adults, one-half to two teaspoonfuls three times a day; 7 to 12 years old, twenty to thirty drops three times a day.Currently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: adults, one-half to two teaspoonfuls three times a day; 7 to 12 years old, twenty to thirty drops three times a day.
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
after 1926
ID Number
1984.0782.076
accession number
1984.0782
catalog number
1984.0782.076
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: a sedative for its quieting effect in sleeplessness, restlessness, nervous irritability and nervous tension headaches.Currently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: a sedative for its quieting effect in sleeplessness, restlessness, nervous irritability and nervous tension headaches.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1960
maker
Pfeiffer Company
ID Number
1985.0475.491
accession number
1985.0475
catalog number
1985.0475.491
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer or by reference literature from the period are:Cortical epilepsy, excessive sexual desire, stychnine poisoning and tetanus, convulsion in children due to intestinal and stomachic derangement., chorea, deliri
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer or by reference literature from the period are:
Cortical epilepsy, excessive sexual desire, stychnine poisoning and tetanus, convulsion in children due to intestinal and stomachic derangement., chorea, delirium tremons, climacteric period in women, migraine, female pelvic diseases of reflex nature; as headache ovarian neuralgia, and increased sensibility of all parts.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1935-1950s
maker
Od Peacock Sultan Company
ID Number
1984.0782.146
accession number
1984.0782
catalog number
1984.0782.146
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:For athlete's foot and other superficial fungous infections of the skin; antifungal; antibacterialCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
For athlete's foot and other superficial fungous infections of the skin; antifungal; antibacterial
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Pfeiffer Company
ID Number
1985.0475.052
accession number
1985.0475
catalog number
1985.0475.052
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
date made
ca 1920s
maker
C. I. Hood Company
ID Number
2008.0018.066
catalog number
2008.0018.066
accession number
2008.0018
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Analgesic, Antipyretic, LaxativeCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Analgesic, Antipyretic, Laxative
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1940
maker
Grove Laboratories
ID Number
2008.0018.061
catalog number
2008.0018.061
accession number
2008.0018
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Analgesic, Antipyretic, LaxativeCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Analgesic, Antipyretic, Laxative
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1940
maker
Grove Laboratories
ID Number
2008.0018.062
catalog number
2008.0018.062
accession number
2008.0018
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Prevents infection, Aids Healing, Soothes, Relieves Pain and ItchingCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Prevents infection, Aids Healing, Soothes, Relieves Pain and Itching
Location
Currently not on view
Date made
1977-1985
ID Number
1985.0475.023
catalog number
1985.0475.023
accession number
1985.0475
1985.0475
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
before 1908
maker
Chandler Medicine Co.
ID Number
2008.0018.017
accession number
2008.0018
catalog number
2008.0018.017
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
maker
United Drug Company
ID Number
1985.0481.083
catalog number
1985.0481.083
accession number
1985.0481
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Ballard Snow Liniment Co.
ID Number
2008.3006.137
nonaccession number
2008.3006
catalog number
2008.3006.137
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: diuretic and antacidCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: diuretic and antacid
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1908 - 1918
1908-1918
maker
William R. Warner and Company
ID Number
2008.0018.100
catalog number
2008.0018.100
accession number
2008.0018
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: An aid in the treatment of minor Throat Irritations.Currently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: An aid in the treatment of minor Throat Irritations.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca. 1930
maker
Bauer Chemical Company
ID Number
2008.0018.055
catalog number
2008.0018.055
accession number
2008.0018
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For simple pains and simple headache.Currently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For simple pains and simple headache.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
after 1940
maker
Chandler Medicine Co.
ID Number
2008.0018.016
catalog number
2008.0018.016
accession number
2008.0018
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: An external preparation for Scabies (Itch Mite).Currently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: An external preparation for Scabies (Itch Mite).
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Allan and Company
ID Number
1985.0475.340
catalog number
1985.0475.340
accession number
1985.0475
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
maker
Allan and Company
ID Number
1985.0475.730
accession number
1985.0475
catalog number
1985.0475.730
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For hyperacidity and discomfort due to excess acid in the stomachCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For hyperacidity and discomfort due to excess acid in the stomach
Location
Currently not on view
date made
after 1930
maker
Pfeiffer Chemical Company
ID Number
2008.0018.035
catalog number
2008.0018.035
accession number
2008.0018

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