Percogesic

Percogesic

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Analgesic for enhanced relief of pain, contains no aspirin. For relief of mild to moderate pain and discomfort due to simple headache; for temporary relief of such pain associated with muscle and joint soreness, neuralgia, sinusitis, minor menstrual cramps, the common cold or grippe, toothache and minor aches and pains of rheumatism and arthritis.
Usual dosage 1-2 tablets for adults every four hours. Max daily dose of 8 tablets. Children (6-12 years) no more than 4 tablets a day. Do not use more than 10 days.
Preparation may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
date made
ca 1985
product expiration date
September 1985
trademark registered (Percogesic)
1963-09-03
place made
United States: New York, Garden City
Physical Description
paper (packaging material)
plastic (packaging material)
aluminum foil (packaging material)
Acetaminophen, 325 mg/tablet (drug active ingredients)
Phenyltoloxamine citrate, 30 mg/tablet (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
overall: 6.3 cm x 5.3 cm; 2 15/32 in x 2 3/32 in
ID Number
2015.0158.12
catalog number
2015.0158.12
accession number
2015.0158
subject
Rheumatism & Arthritis Drugs
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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