Bottle of Somifaine liquid hypnotic, with carton and instruction leaflet
- Made:
- 1940-1960 in Welwyn Garden City
- maker:
- Roche Products Limited
Sealed glass bottle of "Somnifaine" hypnotic liquid (diethylbarbituric acid and allobarbital), with instructional leaflet, in original carton. 80 mm x 37 mm x 35 mm, 50 g. According to the instructional packed, Sominfaine is used to treat 'nervous insomnia' and other conditions such as delirium tremens, tetanus and strychnine and cocaine poisoning. It was also used as a sedative in cases of morning sickness and sea-sickness. Produced by Roche Products Ltd., English, 1940-1960.
Details
- Category:
- Medical Glass-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A640335
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
