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DeWitt's Creosant Expectorant

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Stimulating expectorant for coughs due to colds and soothing for minor bronchial and throat irritations caused by colds.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
E. C. DeWitt and Company
Date made
ca 1940
Credit Line
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
Physical Description
alcohol 3% (drug active ingredients)
ammonia chloride (drug active ingredients)
benzocaine (drug active ingredients)
guaiacol (drug active ingredients)
wild cherry (drug active ingredients)
creosote (drug active ingredients)
syrup pine tar (drug active ingredients)
glycerine (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
box: 6 5/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 16.8275 cm x 6.0325 cm x 4.1275 cm
bottle: 6 1/4 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 3/8 in; 15.875 cm x 6.0325 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
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