Summary
Packet for drug Bromural (Bromoisovalerylcarbamide), manufactured by Knoll A.G. Chemical Works, Ludwigshafen-on-Rhine, Germany. Stocked in the pharmacy of and used in a mental health hospital in Victoria, Australia. Bromural was the trade name under which the drug was marketed by Knoll, the active ingredient being bromoisovalerylcarbamide. Bromural is a day-time sedative and mild soporific (sleep-inducing) prescribed for patients exhibiting symptoms of nervous disorders including tension, anxiety, restlessness and excitement states. It was also indicated for cardiac patients with psycho-vegetative disturbances, and for children, in motion sickness. This drug was used to quieten patients to help them relax.
Physical Description
Blue cardboard packet.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 03 Jun 1985
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Manufacturer
Knoll AG Chemical Works, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Circa 1950
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Distributor
Schering Pty. Ltd., 61 Pine Street, Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia, Circa 1950
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Inscriptions
Text: 20 tablets/ Bromural/ Knoll/ Nerve sedative and soporific Reg. Vic. No. 1626/ Composition: BROMISOVAL 0-3 g/ Take in accordance with the dosage directions enclosed/ Distributors:/ SCHERING PTY. LTD., 61, PINE STREET, CHIPPENDALE, N.S.W., AUSTRALIA
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
9.6 cm (Length), 2.4 cm (Width), 2.4 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
23 mm (Length), 99 mm (Width), 23 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Pharmaceuticals, Medicinals & Drugs, Hospitals, Psychiatric Services, Psychiatric Hospitals, Psychiatric Institutions, Drugs, Medicines, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Packaging, Making History - Psych Services
