Decholin with Belladonna

Object Details

maker

Ames Company

Description

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: in functional constipation: corrects constipation naturally- true hydrocholeresis produces "...a marked increase both in volume and fluidity of the bile" which is ".. the normal laxative of the digestive tract." Makes elimination easier- overcomes "a tendency to hard, firm stools..." Avoids catharsis- "none of the patients complained of abdominal cramping..." Helps regain normal bowel habits- majority of patients are "...able to decrease the dosage...within a short time..." and some to "...discontinue the drug altogether." relieves related G.I. distress- Decholin/Belladonna provides relief of flatulence, nausea, bloating, belching, and indigestion- common in constipated patients.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. James Harvey Young

Date made

ca. 1955

ID Number

1989.0711.67

catalog number

1989.0711.67

accession number

1989.0711

Object Name

Pharmaceutical

otc preparation

Physical Description

dehydrocholic acid 0.25 gm (overall active ingredients)

extract of belladonna 0.01 gm (overall active ingredients)

Measurements

overall: 18 cm x 8.5 cm x .4 cm; 7 1/16 in x 3 3/8 in x 3/16 in

overall, folded: 3 3/8 in x 7 in x 3/8 in; 8.5725 cm x 17.78 cm x .9525 cm

place made

United States: Indiana, Elkhart

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Laxatives

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-709d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_748966