Familiar names. Clear answers.
Sometimes you remember the bottle before you remember its name. The cough syrup your father kept nearby. The dark ointment in the bathroom cabinet. The tonic a relative recommended whenever someone felt run-down.
Those memories are worth listening to. So are your questions about what is in the product today.
Fairview Pharmacy's Old-School Remedies series looks at familiar OTC names with the same attention we give any medicine: its current ingredients, intended use, precautions, and whether it fits the person considering it.
Start with the remedy you remember
SSS Tonic
What does the label list, and how long does iron treatment take? Start with the question of whether you need iron.
Read about SSS Tonic
Ichthammol drawing salve
What do “drawing” claims mean, and when does a splinter or skin problem need medical attention?
Read about ichthammol
Father John's Medicine
What is in the current cough medicine, and why does the active ingredient matter?
Read about Father John's
Unguentine ointment
How do you identify the formula on your tube, and where does it fit in minor-wound care?
Read about Unguentine
Black Draught
What is senna, how long does it usually take, and when is it time to ask about recurring constipation?
Read about Black Draught
Bring the bottle or a photograph
You do not need to remember every ingredient. A clear picture of the front and the complete label helps us identify the product. Tell the pharmacist what you want to use it for and what else you take.
For a purchase inquiry, call first. Some traditional products can be difficult to source, and available formulas or package sizes may differ from what you remember. Our team can check the specific item before you make a trip.
Call Fairview Pharmacy: 601-544-4871.
Serving Hattiesburg since 1978. Medication. Made clear.
These guides provide general education. Product history is not proof of effectiveness, and no guide replaces advice about your individual situation.