Vial of scopolamine hydrobromide in a cardboard box; the vial (a) is made of clear glass in a cylindrical bottle with a flat bottom and a small, round neck and top; the top is sealed with a rubber stopper and covered with a round neck and top; the top is sealed with a rubber stopper and covered wit…
Vial of scopolamine hydrobromide in a cardboard box; the vial (a) is made of clear glass in a cylindrical bottle with a flat bottom and a small, round neck and top; the top is sealed with a rubber stopper and covered with a round neck and top; the top is sealed with a rubber stopper and covered with a round metal cap; the outside of the bottle has a printed paper label attached that lists manufacturing information; the bottle is filled with a clear liquid; the bottle fits into (b) a cardboard box that is rectangular with flaps at the top and bottom; the outside edges of the box have printed manufacturer's information.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - vial - Size: Height 5.9 cm x Dism. 3.2 cm
b - cardboard box (closed) - Size: Height 6.2 cm x Width 3.3 cm x Depth 3.3 cm
(a) The paper label on the bottle reads, "20 cc. Multiple-Dose Vial // 'WELLCOME' R BRAND [the 'R' is enclosed in an oval and sits on top of the word 'BRAND'] // SCOPOLAMINE HYDROBROMIDE INJECTION // 0.5 mg. (gr 1/120) in 1 cc. // POISON // A sterilized solution for subcutaneous // intramuscular or intravenous injection. // Preservatives: Mannitol .... 10% // Methylparaben .... 1% - Alcohol .... 1% // Usual Adult Dose: 0.4 - 0.5 mg (1/150 - 1/120 gr.) // CAUTION. - Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription. // BURROUGHS WELLCOME & CO. (U.S.A.) Inc., Tuckahoe, N.Y. // hy 747 Made in U.S.A. // Table of Equivalents // cc mg. gr. (approx.) [listed]"; (b) the cardboard box lists the same information and indicates that this was a "PROFESSIONAL SAMPLE"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A3-5 Row D
Condition Remarks
The vial is unused; the glass, paper, rubber and metal show no wear or damage; all printing is fully legible; (b) the edges of the cardboard box show minor wear -- especially at the top ahd bottom; all printing is fully legible.
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. James Low
Research Facts
Scopolamine hydrobromide injection is a muscle relaxant which was given to patients prior to anaesthetic; it was also used in conjunction with analgesics for pain control.