Lax-Ana (St. Joseph's)

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging: For biliousness, simple headache, head colds, chills and fever due to constipation and malarial conditions. Acts as laxative, tonic and appetizer.

Date Made: before 1920

Associated Name: Tupper's PharmacyMaker: St. Joseph's Laboratories

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

Subject: Tonics, Minerals & VitaminsFever & Chill DrugsLaxativesCatarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Balm of America

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Credit Line: Gift of Mary E. and Joseph F. Melfi, Jr., Tupper's Drug Store, Summerville, South Carolina

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1980.0698.049Accession Number: 1980.0698Catalog Number: 1980.0698.049

Object Name: otc preparationOther Terms: Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid

Physical Description: glass bottle (overall packaging material)Measurements: overall: 6 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 1 in; 16.8275 cm x 6.6675 cm x 2.54 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-3eb2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_715778

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