Summary
Used in a mental hospital pharmacy, in Victoria, Australia. Chrysarobinum B.P. was used for skin irritations. Dr Cunningham Dax reported that some patients suffered from infections of the oral and pubic areas. This treatment is believed to have had a side-effect, causing a rash to appear over the entire body. Made by Macfarlan J.F. & Compy., circa 1848. Used: circa 1848
Approximate volume; 50mL, bottle is partly filled with powder
Physical Description
Drug is contained in a small, round, clear glass bottle and sealed with a cork. Approximate volume; 50mL, bottle is partly filled with powder.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 27 Sep 1985
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Inscriptions
1072/98 embossed on base.CHRYSAROBINUM B.P./Prepared by/J.F. MACFARLAN & COMPY/ Manufacturing Chemists/EDINBURGH & LONDON printed on label.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Overall Dimensions
4.2 cm (Length), 8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Bottles, Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals, Psychiatric Services, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), Making History - Psych Services
