Reference NumberCSFH/9/108
TitleV-Cil-K Tablets
Date1925-1975
Creator NameEli Lilly & Co. Ltd.; 1876-; pharmaceutical company
DescriptionThis is the empty cardboard box of the trademark brand V-Cil-K Penicillin V Potassium 125 mg Tablets, produced by Eli Lilly & Co. Ltd. It consists of a yellow and white cardboard box, with black ink lettering detailing the components of the tablets, the manufacturer details, and the expiration date (November 1959). On one narrower side, it indicates that it is “to be supplied only on the prescription of a physician.” The top opening features an additional stamp stating “Professional Sample.” Penicillin V Potassium is an antibiotic used to treat various mild to moderate bacterial infections including scarlet fever, pneumonia, skin infections and infections affecting the nose, mouth, or throat. It is also used to prevent the symptoms of rheumatic fever.
Extent1 item
Dimensions43mm x 31mm x 78mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameMedicine-Box
TermDrug Prescriptions
Penicillin V
Antibiotics
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/4797Eli Lilly & Co. Ltd.; 1876-; pharmaceutical company1876-
DS/UK/64Dublin; Cork Street Fever Hospital; 1801-19531801-1953
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