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Dr. Charles Meyer Purgative Mandrake Pellets

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: cathartic
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Meyers, Charles
Credit Line
Gift of Richard W. Pollay
Physical Description
paper (container material)
glass (container material)
cork (stopper material)
podophyllin, 1/4 grain to each pellet (drug active ingredient)
Measurements
overall: 6 cm x 1.5 cm; 2 3/8 in x 9/16 in
vial: 2 1/4 in x 1/2 in; 5.715 cm x 1.27 cm
cylinder: 2 1/2 in x 5/8 in; 6.35 cm x 1.5875 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Object Type
OTC Preparation
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