Object ID Number:
PH221
Object Name:
Amidophen
Manufactured from:
1940
Manufactured to:
1960
Description / History:
Amidophen
Manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
Amidophen is a pyrazolone with anti–inflammatory properties, used to relieve pain (analgesic) and fever (antipyretic). It is now largely abandoned as a medication due to the occurance of fatal agranulocytosis (severely suppressed immune system) when administered.
Pulvule Formulation: Aminopyrine (3.5 grain), Phenacetin (1 grain), Caffeine (0.5 grain), Ext. Hyoscyamus (0.25 grain)
Adult Dose: 1 or 2 pulvules
Manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
Amidophen is a pyrazolone with anti–inflammatory properties, used to relieve pain (analgesic) and fever (antipyretic). It is now largely abandoned as a medication due to the occurance of fatal agranulocytosis (severely suppressed immune system) when administered.
Pulvule Formulation: Aminopyrine (3.5 grain), Phenacetin (1 grain), Caffeine (0.5 grain), Ext. Hyoscyamus (0.25 grain)
Adult Dose: 1 or 2 pulvules
Dimensions:
H–2.5 W–1 L–1 inches
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