For Constipation Siblin Nonirritant Bulk Lubrication Vitamin B1

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Title

For Constipation Siblin Nonirritant Bulk Lubrication Vitamin B1

Description

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1930s advertising Siblin. The advertisement describes siblin as "a palatable, granular, water-absorbent material obtained from Plantago- combined with Crysto-Vibex (vitamin B1 or thiamin chloride)" and notes that "when saturated with water it swells to form a soft, smooth, gelatinous mass." Dosage is given. There is an illustration of a box of the product, a glass of water, and a spoon. The date May, 1939 is written along the top. The Parke Davis identifier is bl-60-1.

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Format

Language

eng

Identifier

pdib-175-siblin

Extent

7 X 3.5 inches

Temporal Coverage

Original Format

Citation

Parke, Davis & Company, “For Constipation Siblin Nonirritant Bulk Lubrication Vitamin B1,” American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Digital Collection, accessed April 25, 2024, https://aihp.omeka.net/items/show/558.