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5 ampoules of `Gonadotraphon' gonadotrophin and 5 ampoules of phenol solvent in water solution for injection

5 ampoules of `Gonadotraphon' gonadotrophin and 5 ampoules of phenol solvent in water solution for injection

1981
3 ampoules of water and with three accompanying ampoules of gonadotrophin (trace remaining) for preparing an injection of serum gonadotrophin, with instructions, in original carton. 18 mm x 59 mm x 98 mm. This product is brand named 'Serogan' by BDH. Instructional packet explains that this serum was used to encourage fertility in both males and females. Suggested dosage: ' 400 to 20000 international units weekly'. Manufactured by the British Drug Houses Ltd., London, 1953.

Carton of 3 x 1 ml ampoules of Serogan

1953
One cardboard box with removable lid containing 12, 1 ml. ampoules for making 'Gonan', a chorionic gonadotrophin injection. 65 mm x 75 mm x 75 mm, 52g. 3 pairs of ampoules remaining (one with water solution for each ampoule of the crystallised hormone) and a blade for scoring the ampoules. Chorionic gonadotrophin was used to increase fertility in both male and female patients. Directions for use on interior of lid reads, ' By the aid of a hypodermic syringe withdraw/ 1ml. of the water for injection and transfer/ it to the ampoule containing the powder./...' Manufactured by BDH, London, in March 1961.

12 1 ml. ampoules for making 'Gonan', a chorionic gonadotrophin injection

1961
Carboad box for 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin (gonadotrophic hormone), with one ampoule set remaining. 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm, 76g. Made by Gedeon Richter, English, 1950-1970.

Cardboard box for 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin, with one ampoule set remaining. 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm

1950-1970
Cardboard box in original plastic covering of 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin (gonadostrophic hormone). 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm, 105g. Made by Gedeon Richter, English, 1950-1970.

Cardboard box in original plastic covering of 5 double ampoules of Glanduantin. 27 mm x 140 mm x 110 mm

1950-1970
Cardboard carton, containing two ampoules of solvent and four of gonadotrophin, for Pregnyl (Chorionic gonadotrophin injection), by Organon Laboratories Ltd., England, and supplied by Organon Laboratories Ltd., Morden, Surrey, England, 1957. Pregnyl was used to promote fertility.

Cardboard carton

1957
3 cardboard cartons of Gonadotraphon LH (chorionic gonadotrophin), comprising 5 double ampoules x 500 unitsm and 1 ampoule x 500 units for injection. These gonadotrophin ampoules were made to be administered in pairs; one containing a solvent solution and the accompanying ampoule containing the crystallised hormone.Chorionic gonadotrophin is produced naturally during pregnancy, and is used medicinally to encourage fertility and as a tumor marker. It can also be used for weight loss, although this remains controversial. Manufactured by Paines and Byrne Ltd., Greenford, England, expired 1982-1984.

Twenty two ampoules containing Gonadotraphon LH in three cartons

1975-1982
Cardboard carton, containing two ampoules, one of solvent and one of gonadotrophin, for Pregnyl (Chorionic gonadotrophin injection), by Organon Laboratories Limited, England, and supplied by Organon Laboratories Ltd., Morden, Surrey, England, 1981. Pregnyl was used to promote fertility.

Cardboard carton

1981