Dr. Caldwell's Senna Laxative

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maker: Centaur-Caldwell Division of Sterling Drug Incorporated

Description: The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For the relief of temporary or occasional constipation.; Dr. Caldwell's -- a laxative with carminative. Relieves temporary or occasional constipation and at the same time promotes elimination of stomach gas which causes a feeling of distress and distention after eating. The laxative and carminative ingredients in this medicine are contained in pleasant tasting Syrup Pepsin.
Location: Currently not on view

Credit Line: Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden

date made: ca 1948

ID Number: 1979.0798.073
accession number: 1979.0798
catalog number: 1979.0798.73

Object Name: otc preparation
Other Terms: Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid

Physical Description: alcohol, 4.5% (drug active ingredients); senna (drug active ingredients); peppermint oil (drug active ingredients); cardboard (packaging material); glass (container material)
Measurements: overall: 7 1/8 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 3/8 in; 18.0975 cm x 6.0325 cm x 3.4925 cm

Place Made: United States: Illinois, Monticello

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Subject: Laxatives

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nmah_715459

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DR. CALDWELL'S SENNA LAXATIVE

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