Summary
Used in a mental health hospital pharmacy, Victoria, Australia. Santonin (Santoninum) was used for expulsion of roundworms and threadworms. Made: Burgoyne Urbidges & Co. Ltd., circa 1848.
Physical Description
Drug Santonin is contained in a small, deep-blue bottle sealed with a cork. Contents: 14 grams in bottle.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
Burgoyne Urbidges & Co. Ltd., London, England, Great Britain, circa 1848
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
BURGOYNE/STANDARD PHARMACEUTICALS/RED BRAND/DIAMOND/SANTONIN/ Dose: 1-3 grains (0.06 - 0.2 gramme)/ BURGOYNE URBRIDGES & CO LTD/ LONDON E./ Established 1741
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
3.4 cm (Length), 9 cm (Height), 63.1 g (Weight)
Total weight includes packaging and label.
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References
information on label
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Keywords
Bottles, Hospitals, Infectious Diseases, Parasites, Psychiatric Services, Making History - Psych Services
