Iron-Ox Tablets
Iron-Ox Tablets
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- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: A tonic laxative which tones and strengthens the bowel muscles and nerves. A liver regulator which stimulates the secretions and prevents biliousness. An ideal laxative for children.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- otc preparation
- date made
- 1908 - 1918
- maker
- Iron-OX Remedy Company
- place made
- United States: Michigan, Detroit
- Physical Description
- cardboard (overall material)
- aluminum (box material)
- Measurements
- overall: 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 in; 1.27 cm x 4.445 cm x 2.54 cm
- overall: 1 in x 1 3/4 in x 5/8 in; 2.54 cm x 4.445 cm x 1.5875 cm
- ID Number
- 2009.0097.18
- accession number
- 2009.0097
- catalog number
- 2009.0097.18
- Credit Line
- Gift from David Pollen
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- Medicine and Science: Medicine
- Balm of America
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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