Collection of controlled drugs by Burroughs Wellcome

Made:
1880-1950

Collection of controlled drugs by Burroughs Wellcome, 1880-1950

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Object Number:
1993-818
type:
collection
credit:
Science Museum

Parts

Gutta percha, canister, for containing Soloid brand of lead and opium tablets

Gutta percha, canister, for containing Soloid brand of lead and opium tablets

Gutta percha, circle based canister with gutta percha screw cap. Paper label around body of canister. To contain Soloid brand of Lead and Opium tablets. These tablets are formulated to be mixed with 1 ounce of hot water (per tablet) and shaken to a lotion of lead and opium (lotio plumbi et opii). This is used as a soothing and astringent lotion for burns and bruises.

Materials:
gutta-percha , opium and lead alloy
Object Number:
1993-818 Pt5
type:
canister and opium