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Puretest Aspirin Tablets

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Prescribed generally by physicians for the relief of pain and discomfort in simple headaches and neuralgias, common head colds and muscular aches and pains
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
United Drug Company
Date made
after 1921
Credit Line
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
Physical Description
aspirin, 5 grains per tablet (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
overall: 3/8 in x 2.75 cm x 1 7/8 in; .9525 cm x 1 3/32 in x 4.7625 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Aspirin; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
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