Pill Alophen A Gentle Laxative
Title
Pill Alophen A Gentle Laxative
Description
Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Pill Alophen, a laxative. The advertisement notes that the pills stimulate peristalsis and intestinal secretions, and therapeutic doses induce soft, easy stools. The pills include Aloin, Extract Belladona, powdered Ipecac, and Phenolphthalein (grains per pill noted). They are supplied in bottles of 30, 100, 500, and 1000. The blotter has the date January, 1940 written on it. The Parke-Davis identifier is bl-3-3.
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Format
Language
eng
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Identifier
pdib-110-alophen
Extent
7 X 3.5 inches
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Original Format
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Citation
Parke, Davis & Company, “Pill Alophen A Gentle Laxative,” American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Digital Collection, accessed April 19, 2024, https://aihp.omeka.net/items/show/493.