Dr. Hobson's Laxative Santonin Worm Syrup

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Description: The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:; For the removal of round worms and pin worms
Location: Currently not on view

Date made: after 1921

ID Number: MG.M-10426.03
catalog number: M-10426
maker number: No. 116
accession number: 246707

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

Physical Description: santonin (drug active ingredients); pink root (drug active ingredients); cascara (drug active ingredients)
Measurements: box: 5 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in x 1 1/4 in; 13.97 cm x 3.175 cm x 3.175 cm; bottle: 5 1/4 in x 1 1/8 in; 13.335 cm x 2.8575 cm

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City; United States: Missouri, Saint Louis

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Subject: Vermifuges & Parasiticides; Infant & Children's Products - Pediatrics
collection: G.E. Damon Collection

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DR. HOBSON'S LAXATIVE SANTONIN WORM SYRUP

National Museum of American History

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