tin; controlled drug; amphetamine

Metal tin, possibly aluminium, with hinged lid and paper label. To contain 100 Dexamed brand of tablets consisting of the active ingredient dexamphetamine sulphate. dexamphetamine sulphate is approximately twice as powerful as conventional Amphetamines are stimulants to the central nervous system - and are often used to allay the feeling of tiredness.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A640765
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
height 12 mm
width 81 mm
length 57 mm
type:
tin and amphetamine
credit:
Wellcome Trust

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