Aerosol bottle of asthma inhalant, Kent, England, 1960-1975

Glass aerosol bottle of Neo-Rybarex Inhalant (papaverine HCL, adrenaline) in original carton with bakelite lid with instruction packet and warning note. 110 mm x 40 mm x 35 mm, .11kg. White and green label adhered to bottle reads, ' NEO-RYBAREX/ inhaland/ Mucolytic, Expectorant, antispasmodic/ For the treatment of Bronchitis, Bronchial/ Asthma, Bronchial Catarrh and conditions of/ the respiratory organs with thickened or/ excessive secretion.../'. Manufactured by Rybar Laboratories Ltd., Kent, and distributed by B. Marks Chemists (Ltd.), Clevedon, 1960-1975.

Asthma and bronchitis were treated using this aerosol. It was used in conjunction with a specially designed mouthpiece called the Rybar inhaler (see object 1995-1100). Neo-rybarex was classified as an ‘anti-spasmodic’ inhalant. It reduced or prevented muscle spasms and reduced wheezing during an asthma attack.

Neo-Rybarex Inhalant was manufactured by Rybar Laboratories Ltd. It was available ‘over the counter’ from pharmacists.