Vapo-Cresolene

Object Details

maker

Vapo-Cresolene Company

Description

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Cresolene is a product of coal tar having a germicidal strength greater than carbolic acid. Not to be taken internally.

1/4 teaspoonfuls of Cresolene to a pint of water makes an effective antiseptic for use about the body as in the washing of minor cuts, bruises, etc. ... For general disinfecting purposes about the household use three (3) teaspoonfuls to a pint of water.

By the Rideal-Walker (or Hygienic Laboratory) test Vapo-Cresolene has a germicidal strength twice as great as carbolic acid against B. typhosus.

A soothing, sedative, analgesic, vapor inhalant, as applied to the nasal and bronchial membranes. Indicated in nasal and head colds, acute congestions of the nasal mucous membrane, minor bronchial irritations, chest colds and coughs due to colds. Also indicated in all conditions in which a soothing and sedative inhalation is indicated.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Richard W. Pollay

date made

ca 1930

ID Number

2008.0018.301

catalog number

2008.0018.301

accession number

2008.0018

Object Name

otc preparation

Object Type

OTC Preparation

Physical Description

cardboard (overall material)

glass (overall material)

cork (overall material)

Measurements

overall as stored: 4 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in x 3 1/4 in; 11.43 cm x 5.715 cm x 8.255 cm

overall: 4 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 11.43 cm x 3.81 cm x 3.81 cm

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Medicine and Science: Medicine

Antibody Initiative: Whooping Cough

Balm of America

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-b4cd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1355945