Items from the Pharmaceutical collection

Items from the Pharmaceutical collection

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Pharmaceutical collection

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Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Object Number:
1986-123
type:
collection
credit:
Purchased (Intercare)

Parts

1x100x0.5g bottle of Sulphamerazine compressed tablets

1x100x0.5g bottle of Sulphamerazine compressed tablets

1x100x0.5g bottle of Sulphamerazine compressed tablets, by Sharp and Dohme, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/1
type:
sulphamerazine
1x1000x1 grain bottle of digitalis tablets (Digitalis Pulverata B.P.)

1x1000x1 grain bottle of digitalis tablets (Digitalis Pulverata B.P.)

1x1000x1 grain bottle of digitalis tablets (Digitalis Pulverata B.P.), 1930-1960

Object Number:
1986-123/2
type:
digitalis
1x500 bottle of Crookes B-complex tablets

1x500 bottle of Crookes B-complex tablets

1x500 bottle of Crookes B-complex tablets, by The Crookes Laboratories, 1950-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/3
type:
vitamin b
1x250 bottle of Haematinic compound plastules (folic acid)

1x250 bottle of Haematinic compound plastules (folic acid)

1x250 bottle of Haematinic compound plastules (folic acid), by Wyeth,1930-1960

Object Number:
1986-123/4
type:
haematinic compound
Bottle of 0.5g sulphacetamide tablets, 1960-1985

Bottle of 0.5g sulphacetamide tablets, 1960-1985

Bottle of 0.5g sulphacetamide tablets, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/5
type:
sulphacetamide
1x100x0.25g bottle of sulphamezathine lozenges (sulphadimidine)

1x100x0.25g bottle of sulphamezathine lozenges (sulphadimidine)

1x100x0.25g bottle of sulphamezathine lozenges (sulphadimidine), by ICI, 1960-1965

Object Number:
1986-123/6
type:
sulphamezathine
Empty glass poison bottle for Sulphuric Acid

Empty glass poison bottle for Sulphuric Acid

Empty glass poison bottle for Acid. Sulph. (sulphuric acid), supplied by A.W. Golightly, Whitley Bay, 1900-1940

Materials:
glass
Object Number:
1986-123/7
type:
poison bottle
1x250g jar of sulphathiazole B.P. powder

1x250g jar of sulphathiazole B.P. powder

1x250g jar of sulphathiazole B.P. powder, by Hall Foster, 1955

Object Number:
1986-123/8
type:
sulphathiazole
1x100g jar of dilute mercuric nitrate ointment B.P. 1953

1x100g jar of dilute mercuric nitrate ointment B.P. 1953

1x100g jar of dilute mercuric nitrate ointment B.P. 1953, by Evans Medical, 1953-1970

Object Number:
1986-123/9
type:
mercuric nitrate
1x100g jar of Methyl Salicylate ointment

1x100g jar of Methyl Salicylate ointment

1x100g jar of Methyl Salicylate ointment, by Ayrton Saunders and Co.,1940-1975

Object Number:
1986-123/10
type:
methyl salicylate
Jar of ung. Bals. Peruv. Co. B.N.F. (compound ointment of Peru Balsam)

Jar of ung. Bals. Peruv. Co. B.N.F. (compound ointment of Peru Balsam)

1x100g jar of ung. Bals. Peruv. Co. B.N.F. (compound ointment of Peru Balsam), by Evans, 1930-1970

Object Number:
1986-123/11
type:
balsam
1x100g jar of Yellow Mercuric Oxide ointment B.P.C. 1934

1x100g jar of Yellow Mercuric Oxide ointment B.P.C. 1934

1x100g jar of Yellow Mercuric Oxide ointment B.P.C. 1934, by Evans Medical, 1934-1970

Object Number:
1986-123/12
type:
mercuric oxide
Jar of Baltimore paste (compound aluminium paste)

Jar of Baltimore paste (compound aluminium paste)

1x250g jar of Baltimore paste (compound aluminium paste), by R. Sumner and Co., 1950-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/13
type:
baltimore paste
1x100g tin of thalistatyl powder (phthalylsulphathiazole)

1x100g tin of thalistatyl powder (phthalylsulphathiazole)

1x100g tin of thalistatyl powder (phthalylsulphathiazole), by Herts Pharmaceuticals, 1950-1960

Object Number:
1986-123/14
type:
thalistatyl
1x100x0.5g bottle of sulphanilamide capsules

1x100x0.5g bottle of sulphanilamide capsules

1x100x0.5g bottle of sulphanilamide capsules, by Parke Davis, 1950-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/15
type:
sulphanilamide
1x275g jar of Simplex ointment (yellow soft paraffin)

1x275g jar of Simplex ointment (yellow soft paraffin)

1x275g jar of Simplex ointment (yellow soft paraffin), by H.E.B. Pharmaceuticals, 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/16
type:
simplex
Glass bottle of Neurodyne capsules, complete with contents, in paper wrapper. 111 mm x 60 mm diameter; weight 242g

Glass bottle of Neurodyne capsules, complete with contents, in paper wrapper. 111 mm x 60 mm diameter; weight 242g

Glass bottle of Neurodyne capsules (paracetamol and codeine phosphate), complete with contents, in paper wrapper. 111 mm x 60 mm diameter, 242g. Inscribed: 'ANALGESIC, ANTIPYRETIC / AND SEDATIVE / Neurodyne / CAPSULES/ For the relief of pain in Neuralgia,/ Neuritis, Rheumatism, Sciatica,/ Dysmenorrhorea, etc, and in the / treatment of Influenza. / Manufactured in Great Britain / WADE / PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED / BISHOPBRIGGS . GLASGOW / FOR DISPENSING ONLY/ .../ Each Capsule contains: / Paracetamol B.P. 500mg. / Codeine Phosphate B.P. 8 mg.' Manufactured by Wade Pharmaceuticals, Glasgow, Scotland. Scottish, 1970-1985.

Measurements:
overall: 111 mm 60 mm,
Materials:
complete , codeine phosphate , paper and glass
Object Number:
1986-123/17
type:
bottle and codeine
Glass bottle of Neurodyne capsules, complete with contents, in paper wrapper. 111 mm x 60 mm diameter; weight 244g

Glass bottle of Neurodyne capsules, complete with contents, in paper wrapper. 111 mm x 60 mm diameter; weight 244g

Glass bottle of Neurodyne capsules (paracetamol and codeine phosphate), complete with contents, in paper wrapper. 111 mm x 60 mm diameter, 242g. Inscribed: 'ANALGESIC, ANTIPYRETIC / AND SEDATIVE / Neurodyne / CAPSULES/ For the relief of pain in Neuralgia,/ Neuritis, Rheumatism, Sciatica,/ Dysmenorrhorea, etc, and in the / treatment of Influenza. / Manufactured in Great Britain / WADE / PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED / BISHOPBRIGGS . GLASGOW / FOR DISPENSING ONLY/ .../ Each Capsule contains: / Paracetamol B.P. 500mg. / Codeine Phosphate B.P. 8 mg.' Manufactured by Wade Pharmaceuticals, Glasgow, Scotland. Scottish, 1970-1985.

Measurements:
overall: 111 mm 60 mm,
Object Number:
1986-123/18
type:
bottle and codeine
1x250g jar of zinc oxide ointment with camphor

1x250g jar of zinc oxide ointment with camphor

1x250g jar of zinc oxide ointment with camphor, by Ayrton Saunders and Co., 1950-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/19
type:
zinc oxide
1x500g container of ammoniated mercury and coal tar ointment B.P.C.

1x500g container of ammoniated mercury and coal tar ointment B.P.C.

1x500g container of ammoniated mercury and coal tar ointment B.P.C., by Evans Medical, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/20
type:
ammoniated mercury
1x250g jar of compound Benzocaine ointment B.P.C.

1x250g jar of compound Benzocaine ointment B.P.C.

1x250g jar of compound Benzocaine ointment B.P.C., by Southall Bros. and Barclay (1935) Ltd., Birmingham, 1935-1945

Object Number:
1986-123/21
type:
benzocaine
Large jar of Chrysarobin ointment B.P.C.

Large jar of Chrysarobin ointment B.P.C.

Large jar of Chrysarobin ointment B.P.C., by Evans Medical, 1949

Object Number:
1986-123/22
type:
chrysarobin
1x500g jar of resorcinol ointment B.P.C. 1949

1x500g jar of resorcinol ointment B.P.C. 1949

1x500g jar of resorcinol ointment B.P.C. 1949, by Evans Medical, 1949-1969

Object Number:
1986-123/23
type:
resorcinol
1x500g jar of Calamine ointment B.P.C.

1x500g jar of Calamine ointment B.P.C.

1x500g jar of Calamine ointment B.P.C., by Evans Medical, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/24
type:
calamine
Large jar of Calamine and Coal Tar ointment B.P.C. supp. 1966

Large jar of Calamine and Coal Tar ointment B.P.C. supp. 1966

Large jar of Calamine and Coal Tar ointment B.P.C. supp. 1966, by Ayrton, Saunders and Co. , 1966-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/25
type:
calamine
Large jar of Compound Benzocaine ointment B.P.C.

Large jar of Compound Benzocaine ointment B.P.C.

Large jar of Compound Benzocaine ointment B.P.C., by R. Sumner and Co, 1950-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/26
type:
benzocaine
1x0.5kg jar of resorcinol and sulphur paste B.P.C.

1x0.5kg jar of resorcinol and sulphur paste B.P.C.

1x0.5kg jar of resorcinol and sulphur paste B.P.C., N.F., by Ayrton Saunders and Co., 1969

Object Number:
1986-123/27
type:
resorcinol
1x2oz. bottle of Tuamine Sulphate 2% (Tuaminoheptane Sulphate)

1x2oz. bottle of Tuamine Sulphate 2% (Tuaminoheptane Sulphate)

1x2oz. bottle of Tuamine Sulphate 2% (Tuaminoheptane Sulphate), professional sample, by Lilly, 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/28
type:
tuamine sulphate
Professional sample 1 fl.oz. (28cc) bottle of sulphathiazole with tuamine sulphate suspension

Professional sample 1 fl.oz. (28cc) bottle of sulphathiazole with tuamine sulphate suspension

Professional sample 1 fl.oz. (28cc) bottle of sulphathiazole with tuamine sulphate suspension, by Lilly, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/29
type:
sulphathiazole
Circular glass dish

Circular glass dish

Circular glass dish, possibly for pharmacy preparation, 1960-1985

Materials:
glass
Object Number:
1986-123/30
type:
dishes
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Ergometrine maleate injection ampoules

Ergometrine maleate injection ampoules

6x1ml ampoules (4 remaining) in carton of ergometrine maleate injection, by British Drug Houses, 1980-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/31
type:
ergometrine maleate
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
2x20 bottles of Ilidar tablets (azapetine phosphate)

2x20 bottles of Ilidar tablets (azapetine phosphate)

2x20 bottles of Ilidar tablets (azapetine phosphate), physicians' samples, by Roche, 1958-1960

Object Number:
1986-123/32
type:
ilidar
1x25x50mg bottle of Benadryl capsules (diphenhydramine hydrochloride)

1x25x50mg bottle of Benadryl capsules (diphenhydramine hydrochloride)

1x25x50mg bottle of Benadryl capsules (diphenhydramine hydrochloride), physicians sample, by Parke Davis, 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/33
type:
benadryl
1x15cc plastic bottle

1x15cc plastic bottle

1x15cc plastic bottle, in box, of Penotrane tincture (hydrargaphen), by Ward Blenkinsop and Co., 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/34
type:
penotrane
Bottle of sulphanilamide powder

Bottle of sulphanilamide powder

Bottle of sulphanilamide powder, dispensed by J.H. White, Coleraine, 1950-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/35
type:
sulphanilamide
Carton of Pigmentum Sulfarsenol

Carton of Pigmentum Sulfarsenol

Carton of Pigmentum Sulfarsenol, by Sulfarsenol Laboratories, 1930-1970

Object Number:
1986-123/36
type:
sulfarsenol
1x30cc bottle in carton of Collubiazol throat paint (sulfachrysoidine sodium)

1x30cc bottle in carton of Collubiazol throat paint (sulfachrysoidine sodium)

1x30cc bottle in carton of Collubiazol throat paint (sulfachrysoidine sodium), by Roussel, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/37
type:
collubiazol
Unopened tin box of Taxol (ox bile extract)

Unopened tin box of Taxol (ox bile extract)

Unopened tin box of Taxol (ox bile extract), professional sample, by Continental Laboratories, 1950-1965

Object Number:
1986-123/38
type:
taxol
Pack of 12x0.1mg oestrone pessaries (B.P.C. 1954)

Pack of 12x0.1mg oestrone pessaries (B.P.C. 1954)

Pack of 12x0.1mg oestrone pessaries (B.P.C. 1954), by Richard Daniel, 1954-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/39
type:
oestrone
Metal tin with sliding lid of 10 Noludar 200 mg tablets. 5 mm x 60 mm x 25 mm

Metal tin with sliding lid of 10 Noludar 200 mg tablets. 5 mm x 60 mm x 25 mm

Metal tin with sliding lid of 10 Noludar 200 mg tablets (methyprylone). 5 mm x 60 mm x 25 mm, 8g. Manufactured by Roche Products, English, 1960-1985.

Measurements:
overall: 5 mm x 60 mm x 25 mm, 8g
Materials:
metal , methylprylone and complete
Object Number:
1986-123/40
type:
tin and methyprylone
Cardboard box for 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin, with one ampoule set remaining. 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm

Cardboard box for 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin, with one ampoule set remaining. 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm

Carboad box for 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin (gonadotrophic hormone), with one ampoule set remaining. 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm, 76g. Made by Gedeon Richter, English, 1950-1970.

Measurements:
overall: 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm, 76g
Materials:
card , glass , gonadotrophic hormone and incomplete
Object Number:
1986-123/41
type:
carton and gonadotrophin
Container of 12x500 i.u. penicillin gelatros (benzylpenicillin sodium)

Container of 12x500 i.u. penicillin gelatros (benzylpenicillin sodium)

Container of 12x500 i.u. penicillin gelatros (benzylpenicillin sodium), by Gade Laboratories, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/43
type:
penicillin
1x20x25mg container of Priscol tablets (tolazoline hydrochloride)

1x20x25mg container of Priscol tablets (tolazoline hydrochloride)

1x20x25mg container of Priscol tablets (tolazoline hydrochloride), by CIBA, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/44
type:
priscol
Cardboard box in original plastic covering of 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin. 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm

Cardboard box in original plastic covering of 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin. 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm

Cardboard box in original plastic covering of 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin (gonadostrophic hormone). 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm, 105g. Made by Gedeon Richter, English, 1950-1970.

Measurements:
overall: 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm, 105g
Materials:
complete , card , plastic , glass and gonadotropic hormone
Object Number:
1986-123/45
type:
carton and gonadotrophin
6x1cc ampoules in carton of phenol in oil

6x1cc ampoules in carton of phenol in oil

6x1cc ampoules in carton of phenol in oil, by British Drug Houses, 1950-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/46
type:
phenol
Carton of 6 ampoules of Procaine Hydrochloride B.P.

Carton of 6 ampoules of Procaine Hydrochloride B.P.

Carton of 6 ampoules of Procaine Hydrochloride B.P., by Savory and Moore, 1940-1952

Object Number:
1986-123/47
type:
procaine hydrochloride
Unidentified white tablets in cardboard pill box

Unidentified white tablets in cardboard pill box

Unidentified white tablets in cardboard pill box, supplied to Louise Doey by Smith Wendell and Co. Ltd., Dispensing chemists, Rodlett, Herts, 1940-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/48
type:
tablets
1x5x10ml ampoule carton

1x5x10ml ampoule carton

1x5x10ml ampoule carton, physician's sample, of Sandosten and Calcium-Sandoz (thenalidine tartrate), by Sandoz, 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/49
type:
sandosten
1x5x10cc ampoule pack of Calcium-Sandoz (calcium glubionate)

1x5x10cc ampoule pack of Calcium-Sandoz (calcium glubionate)

1x5x10cc ampoule pack of Calcium-Sandoz (calcium glubionate), by Sandoz, 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/50
type:
calcium-sandoz
Carton of Dr. Faiure cachets of oxyquinotheine

Carton of Dr. Faiure cachets of oxyquinotheine

Carton of Dr. Faiure cachets of oxyquinotheine, French, 1940-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/51
type:
faiure cachets
Professional sample of 10ml carton of xylotox (lignocaine hydrochloride)

Professional sample of 10ml carton of xylotox (lignocaine hydrochloride)

Professional sample of 10ml carton of xylotox (lignocaine hydrochloride), by Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co., 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/52
type:
xylotox
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tube, in carton

Tube, in carton

Tube, in carton, of Benadryl cream (diphenhydramine hydrochloride), by Parke Davis, 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/53
type:
benadryl
1x20 tube

1x20 tube

1x20 tube, in box, of lodeopirine tablets (phenazone and iodine), by Bengue, 1950-1970

Object Number:
1986-123/54
type:
iodeopirine
Small bottle of Bellergal (prepared belladonna herb) tablets

Small bottle of Bellergal (prepared belladonna herb) tablets

Small bottle of Bellergal (prepared belladonna herb) tablets, dispensed by St. Albans City Hospital, 1964

Object Number:
1986-123/55
type:
bellergal
1x14 carton of "boule" Quies ear plugs

1x14 carton of "boule" Quies ear plugs

1x14 carton of "boule" Quies ear plugs, by Laboratories Quies, Paris, 1965-1975

Object Number:
1986-123/56
type:
quies
Tin containing 10 tablets of Saridone (propyphenazone)

Tin containing 10 tablets of Saridone (propyphenazone)

Tin containing 10 tablets of Saridone (propyphenazone), by Roche, 1950-1970

Object Number:
1986-123/57
type:
saridone
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
3x1ml ampoules in physician's sample in carton

3x1ml ampoules in physician's sample in carton

3x1ml ampoules in physician's sample in carton, of Nativelle's Digitaline (digitoxin), by Laboratory Nativelle, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/58
type:
digitaline nativelle
Small plastic box

Small plastic box

Small plastic box, sample, containing 9 Co-Pyronil capsules (pyrrobutamine phosphate), by Eli Lilly, 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/59
type:
co-pyronil
1x50x6mg container of Peridatal Forte tablets (buphenine hydrochloride)

1x50x6mg container of Peridatal Forte tablets (buphenine hydrochloride)

1x50x6mg container of Peridatal Forte tablets (buphenine hydrochloride), by Smith and Nephew, 1960-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/60
type:
perdilatal

12x1.5g tubes (3 remaining) in carton

12x1.5g tubes (3 remaining) in carton, of xylotox jelly (lignocaine hydrochloride), by Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co., 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/61
type:
xylotox
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Carton containing four 10 tablet blister packs of Distalgesic tablets. 55 mm x 85 mm x 25 mm

Carton containing four 10 tablet blister packs of Distalgesic tablets. 55 mm x 85 mm x 25 mm

Carton containing 4, 10 tablet blister packs of Distalgesic tablets (dextropropoxyphene napsylate). 55 mm x 85 mm x 25 mm, 28g. Produced by Dista, dispensed in 1981by Boots the Chemists in Twickenham to Mrs. Gutteridge.

Measurements:
overall: 55 mm x 85 mm x 25 mm, 28g
Materials:
complete , card , plastic , aluminium and dextropropoxyphene
Object Number:
1986-123/62
type:
carton and dextropropoxyphene
Unidentified tablets in cardboard pill box

Unidentified tablets in cardboard pill box

Unidentified tablets in cardboard pill box, supplied to Mr.B., 1950-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/63
type:
tablets
Pill-box for 0.5g tablets of Sulphathiazole tablets

Pill-box for 0.5g tablets of Sulphathiazole tablets

Pill-box for 0.5g tablets of Sulphathiazole tablets, dispensed by Southend-on-Sea general hospital, 1980-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/64
type:
sulphathiazole
Cardboard pill box for 0.5g sulphadiazine tablets

Cardboard pill box for 0.5g sulphadiazine tablets

Cardboard pill box for 0.5g sulphadiazine tablets, 1960-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/65
type:
sulphadiazine
1x50x25mg bottle of Benadryl capsules (diphenhydramine hydrochloride)

1x50x25mg bottle of Benadryl capsules (diphenhydramine hydrochloride)

1x50x25mg bottle of Benadryl capsules (diphenhydramine hydrochloride), physician's sample, by Parke Davis, 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/66
type:
benadryl
2x12 packets of CAAPI anti-coryza tablets (atropine sulphate) by H.R. Napp

2x12 packets of CAAPI anti-coryza tablets (atropine sulphate) by H.R. Napp

2x12 packets of CAAPI anti-coryza tablets (atropine sulphate) by H.R. Napp, 1960-1975

Object Number:
1986-123/67
type:
caapi
1x20x0.5g glass tube of prontosil tablets (sulphanilamide)

1x20x0.5g glass tube of prontosil tablets (sulphanilamide)

1x20x0.5g glass tube of prontosil tablets (sulphanilamide), by Bayer, 1935-1955

Object Number:
1986-123/68
type:
prontosil
6x0.005g tablet pack of Dulcolax tablets (bisacodyl)

6x0.005g tablet pack of Dulcolax tablets (bisacodyl)

6x0.005g tablet pack of Dulcolax tablets (bisacodyl), medical sample, by Lewis, 1950-1980

Object Number:
1986-123/69
type:
dulcolax
6x2ml ampoules in carton of Cedilanid (deslanoside)

6x2ml ampoules in carton of Cedilanid (deslanoside)

6x2ml ampoules in carton of Cedilanid (deslanoside), by Sandoz, 1970-1985

Object Number:
1986-123/70
type:
cedilanid
Packof 12 (6 remaining) aromatic ammonia vaparoles (dilute ammonia solution)

Packof 12 (6 remaining) aromatic ammonia vaparoles (dilute ammonia solution)

Packof 12 (6 remaining) aromatic ammonia vaparoles (dilute ammonia solution), for use as smelling salts, by Burroughs Wellcome, 1930-1970

Object Number:
1986-123/71
type:
smelling salts