Historical information

Off the shelf medication produced by a well known medications firm, who still exist today - De Witt.

Significance

The pills and the associated instruction sheet give a view of how common ailments were dealt with in a previous era.

Physical description

A small pill box containing De Witts kidney & Bladder pills (3) & Instuctions

Inscriptions & markings

De Witt's Kidney & Bladder Pills/These pills also act on the liver/Not genuine without this signature (Signed - E.C.De Witt)/Australia Pty. Ltd./St.kilda, Melbourne/De Witt's Kidney & Bladder pills - for weak kidneys, rheumatism, inflammation of the bladder, bachache, scalding or scanty urine, too frequent desire to urinate, gravel and all uric acid complaints. Cleanse the system. Act surely but gently on the liver/Dose - Adults take 1 pill before each meal and 2 at bedtime, with glassful of pure water. After taking these pills the urine will become a bluish or greenish colour. Do not be alarmed. Read enclosed booklet/enclosed lengthy instruction sheet