Carton of 3 x 1 ml ampoules of Serogan

Made:
1953 in London
maker:
British Drug Houses Limited

3 ampoules of water and with three accompanying ampoules of gonadotrophin (trace remaining) for preparing an injection of serum gonadotrophin, with instructions, in original carton. 18 mm x 59 mm x 98 mm. This product is brand named 'Serogan' by BDH. Instructional packet explains that this serum was used to encourage fertility in both males and females. Suggested dosage: ' 400 to 20000 international units weekly'. Manufactured by the British Drug Houses Ltd., London, 1953.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A627602
Materials:
trace, paper, glass and gonadotrophin
type:
ampoules and gonadotrophin
credit:
Wellcome Trust