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Eucapine Salve

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For pain, inlammation, and germ infections of the skin and mucous membranes.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Piedmont Laboratories, Inc.
copyright date (on package)
1915
Credit Line
Gift of Mary E. and Joseph F. Melfi, Jr., Tupper's Drug Store, Summerville, South Carolina
Physical Description
cardboard box (overall material)
glass bottle (overall material)
oleum eucalyputs globulus, oleum pinus sylvestris, oleum mentha piperia, camphorae, menthyl salicylate and mentholis (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
overall: 7.7 cm x 6.1 cm x 6.1 cm; 3 1/16 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in
jar: 2 5/8 in x 2 in; 6.6675 cm x 5.08 cm
box: 3 1/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in; 7.9375 cm x 6.0325 cm x 6.0325 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
otc preparation; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
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