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Mycozal

Mycozal

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
Mycozol is intended for the treatment of fungus infections of the skin (Epidermomycosis) such as athletes' foot-itch, eczematoid ringworm, dhobie itch and jockey strap itch. It is also of decided value in the treatment of soft corns.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
otc preparation
fungal treatment
Other Terms
?; Patent Medicines; Drugs
date made
after 1938
collection
Reid Drugstore
maker
Parke, Davis and Company
place made
United States: Michigan, Detroit
Physical Description
chloretone (Chlorobutanol), 5% (drug active ingredients)
salicylic acid, 4% (drug active ingredients)
mercury salcylate, 4% (drug active ingredients)
aromatics (drug active ingredients)
cardboard (container material)
aluminum (container material)
paper (container material)
plastic (container material)
Measurements
box: 1 1/8 in x 4 3/8 in x 1 in; 2.8575 cm x 11.1125 cm x 2.54 cm
tube: 1 in x 4 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 2.54 cm x 10.795 cm x 3.81 cm
ID Number
1984.0351.078
accession number
1984.0351
catalog number
1984.0351.078
Credit Line
Gift of Blanche E. Reid
subject
Rubs, Liniments & Ointments
Skin & Dermatology Drugs
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Feet
Beauty and Health
Balm of America
Reid Pharmacy, Clifton, Illinois
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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