Nyal Sedative Compound

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maker: Nyal Company

Description: The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: A Preparation for Temporarily Quieting the Nerves and Promoting Rest and Sleep. Also for Allaying Temporarily the Symptoms of Certain Conditions such as Nervous Unrest Due to Excitement.; Warning: This product contains Bromides, and its continued use should be avoided when symptoms of nervousness are allayed. May be habit-forming. May also produce serious mental derangement. Bromides may couse a skin rash with some persons.
Location: Currently not on view

Date made: c. 1938 - 1950

ID Number: 2005.0100.059
catalog number: 2005.0100.059
accession number: 2005.0100

Object Name: otc preparation

Physical Description: alcohol, 16%; sodium bromide, 10 gr. per fl.oz.; potassium bromide, 5 gr. per fl. oz.; sarsaparilla; black haw; red clover; cascara; stillingia; celery seed (drug active ingredients); glass; metal; paper (container material); cardboard (packaging (box) material)
Measurements: box: 9 1/8 in x 3 3/8 in x 2 in; 23.1775 cm x 8.5725 cm x 5.08 cm; bottle: 8 3/8 in x 3 in x 1 1/2 in; 21.2725 cm x 7.62 cm x 3.81 cm

place made: United States: Michigan, Detroit

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

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Subject: Nerve & Brain Drugs

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nmah_1291745

NMAH

NYAL SEDATIVE COMPOUND

National Museum of American History

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Record ID: nmah_1291745