Bottle of Compound Syrup of Cocillana

Glass bottle with metal lid full of Compound Syrup of Cocillana (contains opium, morphine hydrochloride and antimony). 162 mm x 51 mm x 30 mm, 309 g. Label reads, ' Expectorand, Sedative and Tonic Laxative...A soothing rememdy for irritating Coughs, Bronchitis and Chest and Lung troubles.' Produced by Wright, Layman and Umney Limited, early twentieth century.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A662152
Materials:
glass, metal, cocillana, opium, morphine hydrochloride and antimony
Measurements:
height 162 mm
width 51 mm
length 30 mm
309 g
type:
bottle and morphine
credit:
Wellcome Trust