Blackstone's Aspertane

Blackstone's Aspertane

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: RECOMMENDED FOR THE RELIEF OF SIMPLE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT DUE TO HEADACHES, COLDS, NEURALGIA AND MUSCULAR PAINS. ALSO RECOMMENDED AS HELPFUL IN RELIEVING PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH ORDINARY/ FUNCTIONAL MENSTRUAL DISTURBANCES.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Drugs
place made
United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description
acetyl salicylic acid, 3 gr. (overall material)
acetanilid, 2 gr. (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 3/8 in;.9525 cm x 4.7625 cm x 3.4925 cm
ID Number
1999.0319.13
accession number
1999.0319
catalog number
1999.0319.13
Credit Line
Gift of Betty S. and Joseph H. Dial
subject
Pain & Neuralgia Drugs
Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs
Women's Health Products
Women's Health
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Balm of America
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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