Record

Reference NumberCSFH/9/104
TitlePethilorfan Ampoules Box
Date1900-1999
Creator NameRoche Products Ltd, Pharmaceutical Company, 1896-
DescriptionThis is an empty packaging box of Pethilorfan, an injectable analgesic for the relief of pain. It is a white, square cardboard box with a label on each wider side. The larger label is grey and red with white and black writing, indicating the manufacturer’s name, contents and that is a poison, and place of production. The smaller label is circular and features the manufacturer’s name and logo. The lid can be pulled open, revealing the main body with 12 slots to secure the ampoules. There is additional handwriting in pencil on the top of the lid indicating “6/=(12)”. A small leaflet features a painting and a description of how to safely open the ampoule.
Extent1 item
Dimensions86mm x 31mm x 60mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedicine-Box
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/4793Roche Products Ltd; 1896-; pharmaceutical company1896-
DS/UK/64Dublin; Cork Street Fever Hospital; 1801-19531801-1953
Places
CodeSet
NA71Welwyn Garden City/England/United Kingdom
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