Tongue Depressor The tongue depressor is made of wood and is still wrapped in its original paper, which is damaged on one side, reporting ‘Amoxil Trademark’ and ‘Success every day in children’s infections.’ in orange writing. This is likely a promotional medical device by the pharmaceutical company GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), which still produces Amoxil. The active substance, amoxicillin, is an antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections and is part of the same family of penicillins. 1925-1975