3 glass tubes (2 in packets) of Delton compound Salicylamide

Three glass tubes (two in original cardboard cartons) of 'Delton' compound Salicylamide tablets with blue plastic lids. 20 mm x 70 mm x 20 mm, 17g (each). 10 tablets containing Salicylamide, Phenacetin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate. Interior label reads, 'DELTON/ compound/ Salicylamide Tablets/.../For relieving the pain of rheumatism, toothache, headache etc. and checking colds, coughs and influenza/....' Small white chemists labels on the cartons show that each packet of tablets was sold for 10p. Manufactured by Harrogate Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Wales, 1960-1980 and prescribed by B. Marks (Chemists) Clevedon.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Object Number:
1988-317/51
Materials:
glass, plastic, codeine, cardboard and complete
Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 70 mm x 20 mm, 17g
type:
tube and codeine
credit:
Marks (Avon)