Ampoule labelled 'Sterilised Concentrated Gum Acacia Solution for Intravenous Injection'

Maker
The British Drug Houses Ltd
Date
(1920-1959)
 Description
The British Drug Houses Ltd., sealed glass ampoule in box of concentrated Gum Acacia solution for intravenous injection. Ampoule and box have brown lettering on yellow label. Ampoule wrapped in wax paper. Box has flip-top lid with wood-grain.
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Object detail

Maker
Date
(1920-1959)
Medium
gum acacia, glass, waxed and other paper, cardboard and ink
Measurements
(box) 4.2 x 18.1 x 3.8 cm
Accession Number
MHM03369
Inscriptions
specifications/maker's mark ▫ ampoule and box labels printed: "Sterilised Concentrated Gum Acacia/Solution for Intravenous Injection/The contents of one ampoule to 250 c.c./with recently boiled and cooled distilled water/produces a 7% injection in normal saline./Manufactured in England by/The...'
Object Type
pharmacology/medication
packaging
Medical History Museum Category
Pharmaceutical History
Museum
Medical History Museum

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