Summary
A physician's sample container (in original packaging) of iodine ointment, branded 'IODEX', manufactured by Menley & James Ltd, of London, England. The ointment contains iodine and methyl salicyl in a petroleum base and is used for the treatment of neuralgia, sprains, sciatica, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, chilblains, etc.
Physical Description
Square cardboard box packaging with light green background and blue printed text on all sides. Box is slightly crushed at one corner. Inside there is a round green, plastic container with embossed text and knurled edges. Green container has been removed from packaging and stored separately in a plastic bag in case of leakage of contents. Contents for external use > 2.5% iodine is a S2 scheduled compound.
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Inscriptions
Box: " NON-STAINING / IODINE OINTMENT / 'IODEX' / cum Methyl Salicyl. 5% / A refined unguent derived / from an incorporation / of resublimed Iodine (4%) / with Methyl Salicylate (5%) / in a petrolatum base / MENLEY & JAMES, LTD. / COLDHARBOUR LANE / LONDON ", " BLAND / AND NON-STAINING / 'IODEX' / cum Methyl Salicyl. 5% / Gently rub into the skin until / the colour disappears. Where / parts are too tender to admit / of gentle friction, it will / suffice to apply liberally / and cover lightly with / lint bandage / MADE IN ENGLAND ", " DOES NOT IRRITATE, HARDEN / OR CRACK THE SKIN ", " PHYSICIAN'S SAMPLE ", " ASEPTIC - ANTISEPTIC / ANALGESIC - RESOLVENT ", "Chiefly indicated in Neuralgia, Sprains, / Sciatica, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Gout, / Unbroken Chilblains, etc. On denuded or / mucous surfaces use "Iodex" iodine ointment. " Container: " IODEX / CUM / METHYL / SALICYL. "
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Overall Dimensions
49 mm (Width), 47 mm (Depth), 15 mm (Height)
Above dimensions are for the box; container is 45 mm diameter and 12 mm height.
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