BC Headache Neuralgia Powders

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Description:

BC is recommended for the relief of simple HEADACHE and NEURALGIA; minor muscular aches and pains due to HEAD COLDS; discomfort associated with normal menstrual periods. Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains of RHEUMATISM, ARTHRITIS, NEURITIS, SCIATICA and discomfort caused by tooth extraction.

Directions: Place powder on tongue and follow with water.

Dosage: One powder. May be repeated in 3 or 4 hours. Do not take more than 3 powders in any 24-hour period. if pains persist or are unusually severe, see a physician. Children under 12, only as prescribed by a physician. Keep this and all medicine out of the reach of children.

Date Made: ca 1950-1967

Maker: B.C. Remedy Company

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: North Carolina, Durham

Subject: Pain & Neuralgia DrugsWomen's Health ProductsRheumatism & Arthritis DrugsCatarrh, Cough & Cold DrugsWomen's Health

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

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Credit Line: Gift of George and Julius Garfield

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1979.1144.042Accession Number: 1979.1144Catalog Number: 1979.1144.042

Object Name: otc preparationotc preparationOther Terms: otc preparation; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid

Physical Description: acetophenetidin, 5 grs.; aspirin; caffeine (drug active ingredients)paper (packaging material)Measurements: overall: 3 5/8 in x 2 1/4 in; x 9.2075 cm x 5.715 cmoverall: 3 5/8 in x 1/4 in; 9.2075 cm x .635 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-8d85-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_731024

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