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Sloan's Balm

Object Details

Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging: Aids in the relief of aches and pains associated with rheumatism, arthritis, neuraligia, sciatica lumbago, muscular aches, minor strains and sprains
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Standard Laboratories
Date made
ca 1950
Credit Line
Gift of Mary E. and Joseph F. Melfi, Jr., Tupper's Drug Store, Summerville, South Carolina
Physical Description
cardboard (overall packaging material)
metal (overall packaging material)
oleoresin capsicum (drug active ingredients)
methyl salicylate (drug active ingredients)
menthol (drug active ingredients)
oil of white camphor (drug active ingredients)
pine (drug active ingredients)
turpentine (drug active ingredients)
eucalyptus (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
box: 4 7/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 1.125 cm; 12.3825 cm x 4.445 cm x 7/16 in
tube: 4 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 1/8 in; 11.43 cm x 3.81 cm x 2.8575 cm
Object Name
otc preparation
Other Terms
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
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