Sample pack of Tofranil capsules to treat depression, England, 1970-1977

Made:
1970-1977 in Manchester
maker:
Geigy (UK) Limited
Sample pack of Tofranil capsules, by Geigy (U.K.) Ltd Sample pack of Tofranil capsules, by Geigy(U.K.) Ltd

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Sample pack of Tofranil capsules, by Geigy (U.K.) Ltd
Science Museum Group Collection
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Sample pack of Tofranil capsules, by Geigy(U.K.) Ltd
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Sample pack of Tofranil capsules, by Geigy (U.K.) Ltd., English, 1970-1977

‘Tofranil’ is the trade name for one of the most successful anti-depressant drugs to come on to the market. It was launched in 1958 in Switzerland and in the USA in 1959. Made by the pharmaceutical company Geigy, the drug is used to stimulate the mind of a person experiencing clinical depression. The potential side effects of the drug are blurred vision, constipation, sweating and a dry mouth. Tofranil is still prescribed today by physicians.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A627500
Materials:
paper and plastic
Measurements:
overall: 173 mm,
type:
antidepressant and carton