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

1981
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
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