Object Details
retailer
Sherman Pharmacy
maker
Wyeth Chemical Company
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
Dioxol is intended to stimulate the liver cells, thereby increasing the important bile supply. Relieves intestinal putrefaction, auto-intoxication and constipation.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Alan & Elaine Levitt
date made
after 1923
ID Number
1985.0460.032
accession number
1985.0460
catalog number
1985.0460.032
Object Name
otc preparation
Object Type
Drugs
Physical Description
fresh ox gall (drug active ingredients)
cardboard (container material)
paper (container material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in x 3/4 in; 6.35 cm x 6.985 cm x 1.905 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
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Sherman Pharmacy, Sherman, New York
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Laxatives
Blood & Liver Drugs
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_209552