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Norwich Cod-O-Ex

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    Object Details

    collection

    Reid Drugstore

    Description

    The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: (Vitamin A and D Tablets: ) The high Vitamin D content of these tablets makes them useful in the prevention and treatment of Rickets. It maintains the proper relation between calcium and phosphorous in the blood when these elements are present in the diet in sufficient quantity. This is necessary for proper bone development and sound teeth in infants and children. Vitamin A is a valuable tonic for convalescent and run-down condition and particularly does it help to build resistance when Vitamin A is deficient.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Credit Line

    Gift of Blanche E. Reid

    date made

    ca 1940s

    ID Number

    1984.0351.227

    accession number

    1984.0351

    maker number

    301985*

    catalog number

    1984.0351.227

    accession number

    1984.0351

    Object Name

    otc preparation
    Vitamins
    Nutritional Product
    Cod Liver Oil

    Other Terms

    Cod Liver Oil; Nutritional Product; Vitamins; Vitamins; Drugs

    Measurements

    box: 3 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 9.525 cm x 5.3975 cm x 3.81 cm
    bottle: 3 3/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 8.5725 cm x 4.7625 cm x 2.8575 cm

    place made

    United States: New York, Norwich

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    Medicine and Science: Medicine
    Balm of America

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-54e0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_737928
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