Stramonium, U.S.P. (Leaves), Powdered Extract, No. 60

Stramonium, U.S.P. (Leaves), Powdered Extract, No. 60

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer, or as found in contemporary medical literature, are:
For use in relaxing spasms, especially in the bowels [Remington's Practice of Pharmacy, Seventh Edition,1926]
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
pharmaceutical
Other Terms
Drugs
date made
ca 1920-1933
maker
Parke, Davis & Co.
place made
United States: Michigan, Detroit
Physical Description
mydriatic alkaloids,.9-1.1 Gm. (= about 4 gr. Stamonium leaves) (drug active ingredients)
glass (overall material)
metal (lid material)
paper (label material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 7.9375 cm x 4.445 cm
ID Number
1997.0189.05
accession number
1997.0189
catalog number
1997.0189.05
Credit Line
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.
subject
Pain & Neuralgia Drugs
Indigestion & Nausea Drugs
Respiratory & Asthma Drugs
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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