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Flavettes

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
Helps curb smoking and appetite
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
retailer
Sherman Pharmacy
distributor
Research Supplies
date made
ca 1955
Credit Line
Gift of Alan & Elaine Levitt
Physical Description
glass (container material)
benzocaine (drug active ingredients)
saccharin (drug active ingredients)
extract of licorice (drug active ingredients)
powdered ginger (drug active ingredients)
oils of anise (drug active ingredients)
wintergreen synthetic (drug active ingredients)
peppermint (drug active ingredients)
coriander (drug active ingredients)
cloves (drug active ingredients)
metal (container material)
paper (container material)
Measurements
overall: 2 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 1/8 in; 6.6675 cm x 4.445 cm x 2.8575 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Object Type
Drugs
Flavettes
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