Father John’s Medicine
Product Details
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Father John's Medicine is an over-the-counter liquid cough medicine from Oakhurst Company. The product is formulated to relieve coughs associated with colds and minor throat irritation. Its formulation includes dextromethorphan as the active ingredient and a cod liver oil base with glycerin, sugar, licorice and flavoring oils. Father John's Medicine contains no alcohol.
About Father John's Medicine
Father John's Medicine is available as a liquid in 4 oz and 8 oz sizes. It is intended for temporary relief of coughs associated with colds and minor throat and bronchial irritation, as described on the product labeling.
Product Details
- Product: Father John's Medicine
- Type: Over-the-counter cough medicine
- Form: Liquid
- Active ingredient: Dextromethorphan HBr
- Base: Cod liver oil
- Contains: Glycerin, sugar, licorice and flavoring oils
- Alcohol: None
- Sizes: 4 oz and 8 oz
- Manufacturer: Oakhurst Company
The History of Father John's Medicine
Father John's Medicine has a long history as an American cough medicine. The product was developed in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the 19th century and became a recognized household medicine. The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History preserves a Father John's Medicine package in its collection, documenting the product's place in American pharmaceutical and consumer history.
Father John's Medicine remains part of the Oakhurst Company product catalog today, connecting a historic American medicine with its current commercial availability.