Eight canisters of "Codilax" tablets, in original display carton. Carton: Height 60 mm x Width 88 mm x Depth 111 mm, 191g; Tubes: Height 77 mm x Diameter 21 mm, 20g.Plastic tubes contain 16 'Codilax' tablets (paracetamol, codeine phosphate, caffeine, phenolphthanlein). Printed label in red lettering reads, 'Sure Shield/CODILAX/.../CODILAX will give prompt relief in Headaches/ Migraine, Neuralgia, Rheumatic pains, etc./ The laxative content prevents constipation frequently/ associated with codein...' Maker unknown, English, 1960-1980.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A640934
- Materials:
- plastic, paper, codein phosphate and complete
- Measurements:
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Carton: 60 mm x 88 mm x 111 mm,
Tubes: 77 mm 21 mm,
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
