Metal canister of 'Placadol' (papaverine hydrochloride) tablets, with contents remaining. Height 42 mm x diameter 23 mm, weight 8g. Inscribed: 'TABLETS / Trade PLACADOL Mark / Antispasmodic / Each tablet contains: / Papaverine Hydrochloride B.P. 120 mgm / Homatropine Methylbromide 1.5 mgm./ POISON / WARD BLENKINSOP & CO LTD / LONDON - WIDNES / Made in England / 8644'. by Ward, Blenkinsop and Co., from Savory and Moore, made in England. English, 1940-1960.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A635318
- Measurements:
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overall: 42 mm 23 mm,
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
