Norwich Cod-O-Ex

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collection: Reid Drugstore

Description: The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: (Vitamin A and D Tablets: ) The high Vitamin D content of these tablets makes them useful in the prevention and treatment of Rickets. It maintains the proper relation between calcium and phosphorous in the blood when these elements are present in the diet in sufficient quantity. This is necessary for proper bone development and sound teeth in infants and children. Vitamin A is a valuable tonic for convalescent and run-down condition and particularly does it help to build resistance when Vitamin A is deficient.
Location: Currently not on view

Credit Line: Gift of Blanche E. Reid

date made: ca 1940s

ID Number: 1984.0351.227
accession number: 1984.0351
maker number: 301985*
catalog number: 1984.0351.227
accession number: 1984.0351

Object Name: otc preparation; Vitamins; Nutritional Product; Cod Liver Oil
Other Terms: Cod Liver Oil; Nutritional Product; Vitamins; Vitamins; Drugs

Measurements: box: 3 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 9.525 cm x 5.3975 cm x 3.81 cm; bottle: 3 3/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 8.5725 cm x 4.7625 cm x 2.8575 cm

place made: United States: New York, Norwich

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

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nmah_737928

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NORWICH COD-O-EX

National Museum of American History

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Metadata Usage: CC0

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Record ID: nmah_737928