canister; controlled drug; methylphenidate

Made:
1950-1965

Metallic cylindrical canister with metal screw cap and paper label. To contain (some missing) Ritalin brand of tablets consisting of the active ingredient of methylphenidate hydrochloride. Described on the canister as an 'anti-depressive'.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A635387
Materials:
container and cap, tin
type:
canister and methylphenidate
credit:
Wellcome Trust