Bottle of 16 'Codilax' tablets

Made:
1960-1980 in England

Plastic tube of 16 'Codilax' tablets (paracetamol, codeine phsophate, caffeine, phenolphthanlein). Printed label in red lettering reads, Sure Shield/CODILAX/.../CODILAX will give prompt relief in Headaches/ Migraine, Neuralgia, Rheumatic pains, etc./ The laxative content prevents constipation frequently/ associated with codein...'. Maker unknown, English, 1960-1980.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A640300
Materials:
plastic, codein and complete
type:
tube and codeine
credit:
Wellcome Trust