Pharmacy : Chemicals, Medicines, and Cures From A to M
Object ID Number:
PH287
Object Name:
Three Iodides
Manufactured from:
1920
Manufactured to:
1940
Description / History:
Three Iodides
Manufactured by Cole Chemical Company, St. Louis, MO
1000 tablets

Three Iodides was prescribed by a physician for the treatment and/or prevention of iodide deficiency. Mixed iodide therapy was an important public health issue, as iodide deficiency was preventable, but known to cause goiter and developmental delays. The brown glass bottle had a bakalite screw top and label that listed instructions. The formulation of the tablet included: mercuric iodide, arsenic triiodide, iron iodide, iron reduced.
Dimensions:
H–5 L–2.25 D–1.5 inches
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