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Mycozal

National Museum of American History
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Object Details

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Reid Drugstore
Parke, Davis and Company
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
Mycozol is intended for the treatment of fungus infections of the skin (Epidermomycosis) such as athletes' foot-itch, eczematoid ringworm, dhobie itch and jockey strap itch. It is also of decided value in the treatment of soft corns.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Blanche E. Reid
after 1938
ID Number
1984.0351.078
accession number
1984.0351
catalog number
1984.0351.078
Object Name
otc preparation
fungal treatment
Other Terms
?; Patent Medicines; Drugs
Physical Description
chloretone (Chlorobutanol), 5% (drug active ingredients)
salicylic acid, 4% (drug active ingredients)
mercury salcylate, 4% (drug active ingredients)
aromatics (drug active ingredients)
cardboard (container material)
aluminum (container material)
paper (container material)
plastic (container material)
Measurements
box: 1 1/8 in x 4 3/8 in x 1 in; 2.8575 cm x 11.1125 cm x 2.54 cm
tube: 1 in x 4 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 2.54 cm x 10.795 cm x 3.81 cm
place made
United States: Michigan, Detroit
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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Feet
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Balm of America
Reid Pharmacy, Clifton, Illinois
National Museum of American History
subject
Rubs, Liniments & Ointments
Skin & Dermatology Drugs
Record ID
nmah_737779
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-e5c5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

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