Benylin Cough Syrup

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Parke Davis
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For the temporary relief of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irriation as may occur with the common cold or with inhaled irritants.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of ABC News "20/20"
1984
ID Number
1998.0252.062
accession number
1998.0252
catalog number
1998.0252.062
Object Name
otc preparation
Physical Description
alcohol (drug active ingredients)
diphenhydramine hydrochloride (drug active ingredients)
cardboard (packaging material)
plastic (container material)
Measurements
box: 5 1/2 in x 2 in x 2 in; 13.97 cm x 5.08 cm x 5.08 cm
bottle: 4 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 11.7475 cm x 4.445 cm x 4.445 cm
place made
United States: New Jersey, Morris Plains
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Balm of America
National Museum of American History
Subject
Catarrh, Cough & Cold Drugs
Record ID
nmah_688676
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f847-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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