Cocaine & adrenalin solution, 7 ampoules in box

Maker
Parke, Davis & Co.
Date
1880-1885
 Description
Cardboard box of originally twelve ampoules, each containing 20 minims of 1% cocaine solution with adrenalin, 1:20,000. Box now contains seven ampoules.
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Object detail

Maker
Date
1880-1885
Medium
glass, paper, ink, cocaine, adrenaline, cardboard
Measurements
1.7 x 16.5 x 8.1 cm (box)
7.1 x 1.0 cm (each ampoule)
Accession Number
MHM01882
Credit line
Gift of Dr Chris Hazzard, 1978
Inscriptions
batch number/maker's mark ▫ on label: '124882E' ▫ ampoules
Object Type
pharmacology/medication
Medical History Museum Category
Medical and Surgical Equipment and Instruments
Museum
Medical History Museum

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