Tube of Hypnogen 'palatinoids'
Glass tube with plastic and cork stopper of gr.5 'Hypnogen' palatinoids (barbital). 84 mm x 19 mm diameter, 19 g. Oppenheimer, Son and Co. Ltd., London, 1940-1960.
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Black leather pocket dispensary, long rectangular folding wallet with flaps, catch at front, containing 12 bottles, Oppenheimer, Son and Co., London, maker, English, 1880-1920
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A656894
- Materials:
- leather and metal, clap
- type:
- pocket dispensaries
Parts
Bottle for Pulverettes of Phenacetin, London, England, 1890-1940
Clear glass bottle for Pulverettes no.67, phenacetin comp. for neuralgia and migraine, with content
This clear glass bottle contains Pulverettes of Phenacetin. It was used for neuralgia and migraine. Phenacetin is an analgesic. This is a painkiller and fever reducer. It acts on the central nervous system. Phenacetin was first used in 1887. It was used extensively in ‘over the counter’ medications. This example was produced in London by chemist Oppenheimer, Son and Company Limited.
The drug was withdrawn from the US market in 1983 because of suspected links with kidney disease.
- Measurements:
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overall: 85 mm 18 mm, .03kg
- Materials:
- glass, clear , cork and plastic, stopper
- Object Number:
- A656894 Pt9
- type:
- bottle
Glass tube of Dover powder pulverettes
Glass tube with cork stopper full of Pulverette brand 5 gr. Dover Powder tablets (Pulv. Ipecac. Co.), full. 82 mm x 15 mm diameter, 15 g. Oppenheimer Son & Co. Ltd., London, 1880-1920.
