Object ID Number:
PH232
Object Name:
Barbisodite
Manufactured from:
1920
Manufactured to:
1950
Description / History:
Barbisodite
Chicago Pharmacal Company, Chicago, IL
1000 Friable Pills, No X8
Barbisodite was a barbituate that aided in sleeping (hypnotic). In the early 20th century, Barbisodite was a major improvement over other drugs that had been used for sleep aid. Prolonged use of the drug resulted in tolerance, which required a higher and potentially toxic dose to achieve hypnosis.
The medicine were green colored circular pills that came in a clear glass bottle with a metal screw top. The metal screw top had two indents which aided in opening the bottle and retrieving the medication.
Chicago Pharmacal Company, Chicago, IL
1000 Friable Pills, No X8
Barbisodite was a barbituate that aided in sleeping (hypnotic). In the early 20th century, Barbisodite was a major improvement over other drugs that had been used for sleep aid. Prolonged use of the drug resulted in tolerance, which required a higher and potentially toxic dose to achieve hypnosis.
The medicine were green colored circular pills that came in a clear glass bottle with a metal screw top. The metal screw top had two indents which aided in opening the bottle and retrieving the medication.
Dimensions:
H–5.5 W–2 L–2 inches
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