Quinine Alkaloid Powder U.S.P.

Quinine Alkaloid Powder U.S.P.

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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: Antimalarial and tonic. For use as an ingredient of preparations in which it remains undissolved and therefore tasteless [Remington's Practice of Pharmacy, Seventh Edition, 1926]
One of thirteen (13) specimens of medicinal alkaloids and alkaloidal salts donated by the Powers-Weightman-Rosengarten Company (P-W-R) in 1922 for the pharmacy exhibits. Medicinal alkaloids and alkaloidal salts are physiologically active chemicals derived from plants. In the exhibit, specimens of medicinal alkaloids were displayed alongside specimens of the crude drugs and powdered drugs from which they are extracted.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
pharmaceutical
Other Terms
Pharmaceuticals; Drugs; Non-Liquid
date made
ca 1922
maker
Powers Weightman Rosengarten Company
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
wax paper (packaging material)
paper (label material)
Quinine Alkaloid (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
overall: 3 5/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 9.2075 cm x 3.81 cm
ID Number
MG.M-01527
catalog number
M-01527
accession number
67989
Credit Line
Powers-Weightman-Rosengarten Co.
subject
Fever & Chill Drugs
Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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