A cylindrical glass ampoule (b) with an icicle-shaped melted glass seal at each end and wrapped in a sheet of corrugated cardboard (c), in a cardboard box (a); ampoule is full of liquid
A cylindrical glass ampoule (b) with an icicle-shaped melted glass seal at each end and wrapped in a sheet of corrugated cardboard (c), in a cardboard box (a); ampoule is full of liquid
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - box - Size: Length 20.5 cm x Width 3.8 cm x Depth 3.8 cm
b - ampoule - Size: Length 19.7 cm x Diam. 2.4 cm
c - cardboard (unrolled) - Size: Length 19.2 cm x Width 11.4 cm x Depth 0.4 cm
(a) Front: "25 Gms. in 50 C.C. FOR INTRAVENOUS USE No. 220 // SOLUTION DEXTROSE, B.P. // d-GLUCOSE 50 PER CENT. (WT./VOL.) // PARKE, DAVIS & CO., LTD. WALKERVILLE, ONTARIO"; bottom: "SUGGESTIONS FOR THE PHYSICIAN // Dextrose in solution is indicated for intravenous administration in cases in which there is a pronounced disturbance of metabolism due to // deficiency of carbohydrates, as frequently occurs in the toxemias of pregnancy, excessive muscular activities, as in chorea and eclampsia, post- // operative shock and acidosis, hyperthyroidism, acute infections and other diseased conditions attended with severe // toxemias, as well as hypoglycemia from insulin over-dosage. // In the manufacture of this product we used crystallized Dextrose B.P., which has been shown by our thorough and exacting tests to be of exceptional purity"; bottom: "PARKE, DAVIS & CO., LTD., WALKERVILLE, ONTARIO // BRANCHES // MONTREAL
TORONTO
WINNIPEG"; top: "INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE // The contents of this ampoule diluted with 50 c.c. of distilled water will give a 25% solution (25 Gms. in 100 c.c.), which is the strength most // fequently employed. Weaker solutions may be used if desired. // The initial dose for an adult should be about 75 grammes, with subsequent doses of 50 grammes as conditions indicate. // When diluting Solution Dextrose use either distilled water, freshly made and sterilized, or sterilized physiologic salt solution. // Each ampoule contains sufficient excess to permit withdrawal and use of 50 c.c."; left side: logo (see sketch on accession sheet); (b) "50 C.C. SIZE No. 220 // SOLUTION // DEXTROSE, B.P. // d-GLUCOSE 50% (WT./VOL.) // 25 Gms. in 50 c.c. // FOR INTRAVENOUS USE // FOR DIRECTIONS SEE CARTON // PARKE, DAVIS & CO., LTD. // WALKERVILLE ONTARIO // C771570 [stamped] // 1947 [handwritten]"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A3-3 Row A
Condition Remarks
All paper parts are yellowed; box is scuffed and tearing and corners; the three flaps of the right side have been torn off; label on ampoule is scuffed and text is fading
Parke-Davis Lot Numbering System; see also 000.001.242
Research Facts
Injected intravenously for patients who need fluid and calorie supply, or who are in need of increased blood sugar levels. Dextrose is glucose; solutions can come in many dilutions, including anywhere from 2.5% to 70% glucose based on the condition and age of the patient.