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Title |
Acid. Acet. |
Object Name |
Bottle, Medicine |
Credit line |
Silvia M. Ferretti, D.O Medical Museum |
Year Range from |
1800 |
Description |
Pharmaceutical vintage amber glass bottle Acetic acid, also known as vinegar, is used as a medication to treat a number of conditions. As an eardrop it is used to treat infections of the ear canal. It may be used with an ear wick. As a liquid it is used to flush the bladder in those who have a urinary catheter in an attempt to prevent infection or blockage. As a gel it may be used to adjust the pH of the vagina. It may also be applied to the cervix to help detect cervical cancer during screening |
Search Terms |
Apothecary Bottle Glass Pharmaceutical Pharmacy |
Subjects |
Bottles Pharmaceutical industry Medical equipment & supplies |
Collection |
Amber Glass Bottles |
Accession number |
Pharma.1 |