Bottle of 'Prominal' tablets

Made:
1940-1960 in London
maker:
Bayer Corporation

Bottle of Prominal tablets, (methylphenobarbital) around half full, with cotton wool inside bottle. For the treatment of anxiety, tension and apprehension, also used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy. Height 95 mm; diameter 40 mm, weight 86g. Inscribed: TABLETS/ of approx / gr. 3 (0.2g.)/Trade Mark `Prominal' Brand/ Methalonyl/... POISON/BAYER PRODUCTS LTD./Africa House, Kingsway/London W.C.2/made in England. Made by Bayer Products Limited , Africa House, Kingsway, London, W.C.2. Originating from Savory and Moore. English, 1940-1970.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A635351
Materials:
glass, tin, complete and methylphenobarbital
Measurements:
overall: 95 mm 40 mm,
type:
bottle and methylphenobarbital
credit:
Wellcome Trust