Bottle of 'sulphamezathine' antibiotic
- maker:
- ICI Brasil Quimica Limited
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Brown glass bottle with carton of sulphamezathine suspension, made by ICI, Brazil, 1940-1960
This bottle contains tablets of a sulphonamide made from a preparation called sulphamezathine. Sulphonamides were the first type of antibacterial drugs to be developed and were used to treat infections such as pneumonia. The packaging assures the buyer that the tablets are suitable for children. ICI Brazil Quimica Ltd, who made this product, was one of the international subsidiary companies of Imperial Chemical Industries.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Object Number:
- 1976-630 Pt8
- Materials:
- glass, stopper, plastic and packet, cardboard
- Measurements:
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overall: 83 mm x 37 mm x 28 mm, .08kg
- type:
- sulphonamides
- credit:
- Donated by Imperial Chemical Industries Limited (Pharmaceuticals Division)
