Bell's Cough Syrup

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maker: Standard Laboratories, Inc.

Description: The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For coughs due to colds/ If cough persists or is accompanied by fever, discontinue and consult a physician.
Location: Currently not on view

Credit Line: Gift of Matthew E. Donahue, M.D., in memory of Francis Donahue

ID Number: 2002.0136.062
accession number: 2002.0136
catalog number: 2002.0136.062

Object Name: otc preparation
Other Terms: Drugs

Physical Description: potassium citrate (drug active ingredients); ammonium chloride (drug active ingredients); ipecac (drug active ingredients); white pine (drug active ingredients); poplar bud (drug active ingredients); cocilana (drug active ingredients); alcohol (drug active ingredients); glass (container material); metal (lid material); paper (label material)
Measurements: overall: 6 5/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 16.8275 cm x 6.0325 cm x 3.175 cm

place made: United States: New York, New York City

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine; Balm of America

Data Source: National Museum of American History

collection: Georgetown Pharmacy
Subject: Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs

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nmah_1215802

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BELL'S COUGH SYRUP

National Museum of American History

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Record ID: nmah_1215802