Cresolene
Cresolene
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- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Cresolene is a product of coal tar having a germicidal strength greater than carbolic acid. Not to be taken internally.
- 1/4 teaspoonfuls of Cresolene to a pint of water makes an effective antiseptic for use about the body as in the washing of minor cuts, bruises, etc.... For general disinfecting purposes about the household use three (3) teaspoonfuls to a pint of water.
- By the Rideal-Walker (or Hygienic Laboratory) test Vapo-Cresolene has a germicidal strength twice as great as carbolic acid against B. typhosus.
- A soothing, sedative, analgesic, vapor inhalant, as applied to the nasal and bronchial membranes. Indicated in nasal and head colds, acute congestions of the nasal mucous membrane, minor bronchial irritations, chest colds and coughs due to colds. Also indicated in all conditions in which a soothing and sedative inhalation is indicated.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- otc preparation
- Object Type
- OTC Preparation
- date made
- ca 1930
- maker
- Vapo-Cresolene Company
- Physical Description
- cardboard (overall material)
- glass (overall material)
- cork (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall as stored: 4 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in x 3 1/4 in; 11.43 cm x 5.715 cm x 8.255 cm
- overall: 4 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 11.43 cm x 3.81 cm x 3.81 cm
- ID Number
- 2008.0018.301
- catalog number
- 2008.0018.301
- accession number
- 2008.0018
- Credit Line
- Gift of Richard W. Pollay
- subject
- Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs
- See more items in
- Medicine and Science: Medicine
- Balm of America
- Antibody Initiative: Whooping Cough
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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