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Cascara Compound, No. 3 (Dr. HInkle) Modified, No. 164, 100 Chocolate-Coated Tablets

Cascara Compound, No. 3 (Dr. HInkle) Modified, No. 164, 100 Chocolate-Coated Tablets

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Object Name
pharmaceutical
otc preparation
Object Type
OTC Preparation
maker
Parke, Davis and Company
Place Made
Canada: Ontarian, Windsor
Physical Description
cascarin (overall active ingredients)
aloin (overall active ingredients)
podophyllum resin (overall active ingredients)
ext. belladonna lvs. (overall active ingredients)
stychnine sulphate (overall active ingredients)
oleoresin ginger (overall active ingredients)
glass (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 in x 1 1/4 in x 1 in; 7.62 cm x 3.175 cm x 2.54 cm
overall: 3 1/8 in x 1 1/4 in x 1 in; 7.9375 cm x 3.175 cm x 2.54 cm
ID Number
2008.0018.285
catalog number
2008.0018.285
accession number
2008.0018
Credit Line
Gift of Richard W. Pollay
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Balm of America
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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