Pharmacy

Natrum Sulphuricum
PH292
Natrum Sulphuricum Smith's Homeopathic Pharmacy, New York, NY Natrum Sulphuricum was a homeopathic, alternative medicine tablet. The drug was believed by some to have healing properties that stimulated the liver and intestines to absorb nutrient... View Full Record
Neo-Synephrine
PH291
Neo-Synephrine Hydrochloride Manufactured by Winthrop Laboratires, New York, NY N-560, 5cc Neo-Synephrine was a well tolerated liquid vasoconstrictor chemically related to epinephrine. It was used in emergency management to treat shock and hypo... View Full Record
Nervous Indigestion Tablets
PH290
Nervous Indigestion Tablets Produced by Homeopathic Medicines and Physician Supplies, Philadelphia, PA H.C. No. 69 The combination tablet forumation included: Asafetida (2x), Ignatia (2x) and Nux moscliata (1x). The clear glass jar was mouth-bl... View Full Record
Nicotinamide
PH293
Nicotinamide Distributed by Charles B. Mosemann, Lancaster, PA Nicotinamide is a water-soluble vitamin of the vitamin-B group. Nicotinamide is an essential vitamin for general good health, and several studies have shown the drug's ability to rai... View Full Record
Nikethamide
PH323
Cardboard box for 6 ampules of Nikethamide. The box contains 5 ampules. Manufacured and distributed by Premo Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Inc. For subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous use. Each ampule contains one and one half cc. Nik... View Full Record
Acid Nitric HNO 3
PH324
Clear glass bottle with glass lid and stopper. Mold blown glass. Acid Nitric HNO 3 molded into glass. The bottle is empty. The bottom of the bottle is marked: Patented March 23, 1879, Whitall, Tatum and Co. Phila; New York. Also known as aqua... View Full Record
Obtundia Cream
PH401
Early to mid 20th century brown glass jar with metal screw on lid. Labeled Obtundia Cream. Made and distributed by Otis Clap and Son in Boston Massachusetts, Obtundia Cream was first introduced in the early 20th century as a burn and pain releivi... View Full Record
Ovesitans
PH294
Ovesitans Capsulated by Philadelphia Capsule Company nc., Philadelphia, PA Ovesitans were encapsulated combination pills that claimed weight-loss ability, and was prescribed in treatment of obesity. The brown glass bottle contained 500 green enc... View Full Record
Potassium Ferrocyanide
PH411
Early 20th century brown blown glass bottle with bakalite screw on cap. Labeled Potass. Ferrocyanide, C. P. and distributed by Elmer and Amed in New York. Potassium Ferrocyanide was an early antidote to heavy metal poisoning.... View Full Record
Oxophenarsine Hydrochloride
PH370
Cardboard box containing 10 glass ampules of Oxophenarsine Hydrochloride Mapharsen. Distributed by Parke, Davis and Co with an expiration date of April 9, 1947. Oxophenarsine Hydrochloride, or Mapharsen is an arsenic based compound that was used i... View Full Record
Packer's Tar Soap
PH387
Packer's Tar Soap Manufactured by The Packer Company, New York, NY The tar soap was used as a healing agent for a variety of skin conditions, and as natural protection against mosquito, chigger and tick bites. The soap was distributed in a 3.5in... View Full Record
Paregoric
PH371
Early 20th century clear glass bottle labeled Paregoric, U.S.P. Sold by Clyde Hl Cooper, Pharmacist, in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Clyde Cooper graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1901 and was a prominent pharmacy owner in Lancaster... View Full Record
Pentothal Sodium
PH317
2 glass ampules of Pentothal Sodium, also referred to as sodium pentothal or sodium thiopental, made by Abbott Laboratories. The larger ampule containes 1. gm and the smaller ampule contains .5 gm. This type of glass ampule was typically used in th... View Full Record
Phenolphthalein
PH372
Early 20th century clear blown glass medicine bottle with a cork stopper. Labeled Phenophthalein from the Zemmer Company, manufacturing chemists, Pittsburg, Pa. The side of the bottle is embossed with the manufacturing company name. Label reads... View Full Record
Phenformin
PH403
Mid 20th century brown glass medicine bottle with blue painted metal screw on cap. Labeled DBI. Phenformin. Oral Hypoglycemic Agent. Phenformin is an antidiabetic drug from the biguanide class. It was marketed as DBI by Ciba-Geigy, but was with... View Full Record
Phenylhydrazine Hydrochlor
PH400
Early 20th century brown glass medicine jar with bakalite screw on cap. Labeled Phenylhydrazine Hydrochlor distributed by Merk. In the early 20th century, Phenylhydrazine Hydrochloride was successfully used in the treatment of polycythemia vera,... View Full Record
Phosphorus, N. F.
PH402
Early 20th century brown glass bottle with bakalite screw on cap. Labeled Elixir of Phosphorus, N. F. Distributed by Parke, Davis and Co. In the 18th century Phosphorus was found to assist in the treatment of tuberculosis. Phosphorus water, a l... View Full Record
Phytolacca
PH407
Small brown blown glass medicine bottle with a cork stopper. Labeled Phytolacca Dec. A slow emetic and purgative with narcotic properties. As an alterative it is used in chronic rheumatism and granular conjunctivitis. As an ointment, in the propo... View Full Record
Potassium Permanganate
PH408
Small brown glass bottle with metal cap. Labeled Potassium Permanganate, compressed tablets. Potassium Permanganate has been used as an external antiseptic. Other uses include use in early photographic flash powder and in propellents for torpedo... View Full Record
Psyllium Seed
PH326
Glass hand blown glass jar containing Psyllium Seed. Label is from Elmer and Amend Pharmacy in New York. Elmer and Amend is a pharmacy that operated in New York City in the mid 19th century. Psyllium, also referred to as ispaghula, is derived f... View Full Record
Pyridium
PH373
Early 20th century clear blown glass medicine bottle with a cork stopper. Labeled Pyridium. Pyridium is a pain releiver that releives pain in the lower abdomen. It was used to treat the symptoms of urinary infections but since it is not an antibi... View Full Record
Quinine-Calcium
PH332
10 cc clear glass ampule of Quinine Calcium ampule. Distributed by Sandoz Chemical Works. This combination drug was used in the 1940s to induce labor and to treat post partum hemorrhage. This combination drug was used to indued labor as well at... View Full Record
Quinothesin Lozenges
PH405
Mid 20th century brown glass medicine bottle with bakalite screw on cap. Labeled Quinothesin Lozenges. These lozenges were produced by McNeil Laboratories in Philadelphia, Pa. Used as an antiseptic as well as for the relief of mouth and throat pa... View Full Record
Saccharin Sodium
PH375
Saccharin Sodium Manufactured by Mallinckrodt Chemical Works No. 7260 Saccharin sodium is a powdered artificial sweetner with no food value (no calories). The saccharin is approximately 300-400 times as sweet as normal table sugar and was used... View Full Record
Strontium Chloride
PH377
Strontium Chloride Manufactured by Elmer & Amend, New York, NY Lot # MI-47 Strontium is a naturally occuring metal, and almost all of the strontium found in the body is concentrated in the bones. Strontium chloride was utilized for pain relief... View Full Record
Sanquinarine Nitrate
PH298
Sanquinarine Nitrate Fischer Scientific Company, Pittsburgh, PA 15 grain Sanquinarine nitrate was given in the treatment of bronchitis, especially when the patient produced excessive mucus, but did not show signs of coughing or spitting to clear... View Full Record
Scutellaria
PH399
Scutellaria Manufactured by Lloyd Brothers Pharmacists Inc., Cincinnati, OH 4 fluid oz., 30 percent alcohol Scutellaria was made from the herb Scutellaria laterifolia, commonly called Skullcap, Blue Pimpernel, or Madweed. The scutellaria soluti... View Full Record
Selenium
PH296
Selenium Elmer & Amend, New York, NY p38, 1 oz. Selenium is a mineral found in the soil and plays a key role in human metabolism. The selenium powder was distributed in a clear glass jar with a bakalite screw top.... View Full Record
Serious Membrane Tablets
PH369
Early 20th century brown blown glass medicine bottle with cork stopper. Labeled Serious Membrane Tablets containing Byronia, Apis, and Salpur. Label reads Serious Membrane Tablets. No. 134 for all affections where there is swelling and drops... View Full Record
Serpasil
PH374
Set of 2 mid 20th century brown glass bottle with a bakalite screw on cap. Labeled Serpasil, distributed by CIBA Pharmaceutical Company with an expiration date of December 1958. Serpasil is a prescription medication used to treat high blood p... View Full Record
Silvogon
PH419
Silvogon Distributed by Ernst Sischoff Co., New York, NY 50 tablets Silvogon tablets were manufactured in Germany (shipped to the United States) for urethral injections or irrigations in the late 19th century. Two white tablets would be dissolv... View Full Record
Sodium Dehydrocholate
PH319
Cardboard box containing 24 ampules of sodium dehydrocholate. Box originally contained 25 ampules. Also included in the box is a small metal ampule opener in a wax paper envelope. This type of glass ampule was typically used in the 1930s and 1940s... View Full Record
Sozoiodole Zinc
PH297
Sozoiodole Zinc Distributed by Elmer & Amend Apothecary, New York, NY 1 Dram Sozoiodole Zinc was a white powder dispensed in a small green glass bottle with black bakalite screw top. It may have been used to treat laryngitis.... View Full Record
Sozoiodolic Acid
PH224
Sozoiodolic Acid Manufactured by Merck & Co., New York, NY Sozoiodolic acid is an effective antiseptic. It has been utilized therapeutically to treat cutaneous diseases and affections of the nose and pharynx. The Merck formulation was distrubute... View Full Record
Sodium Succinate
PH299
Sodium Succinate Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN Tablets No. 1292 Sodium succinate was used as a urinary alkalizer to raise the pH of urine. The drug was given during times of bacterial infections in the urinary tract to reduce the burn... View Full Record
Spirit of Camphor
PH300
Spirit of Camphor Distributed by Clyde H. Cooper, Lancaster, PA Spirit of Camphor was concentrated alcohol (80-87%) that was used to treat cold sores. Application was done with cotton 3 or 4 times daily. The bottle containing the spirit of camp... View Full Record
Stanno-Yeast
PH379
Stanno-Yeast Manufactured by G.S. Goddard & Co., New York, NY 100 tablets, No. 072861 Stanno-Yeast was used as a defensive treatment against staphylococcic infections that included furunculosis and certain types of acne. The white tablets were... View Full Record
Strontium Bromide
PH334
Clear glass ampule of Strontium Bromide. Distributed by Associated Ross Good Labs., Inc. in Philadelphia, PA. Strontium Bromide is used to treat dental sensativity by coating the nerve ending. It is also used in the treatment of bone cancer. ... View Full Record
Strychnine Sulphate
PH376
Strychnine Sulphate Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN Poison Strychnine sulphate was used for hypodermic injection to treat paralyzed muscles. Although strychnine was a known poison, in severe cases of paralysis, the drug was utilized whe... View Full Record
Sulfavitin
PH394
Sulfavitin Manufactured by Chicago Pharmacal Co., Chicago, IL Ointment No. X54 Sulfavitin was an ointment used for burns, scalds and cuts. Application was done directly to the skin, or with the use of sterile gauze. The ingredients included su... View Full Record
Suprarenalin Solution
PH380
Suprarenalin Solution Manufactured by The Armour Laboratories, Chicago, IL 30cc vial, multiple dose package Suprarenalin was a liquid solution of epinephrine injected hypodermically to produce a physiological effect. Injection of Suprarenalin c... View Full Record
Syr. Pin. Alb. Comp.
PH415
An early 20th century syrup bottle that held liquid cough syrup. The contents of the liquid formulation are unknown.... View Full Record
Santonin and Calomel
PH378
Santonin and Calomel Manufactured by Parke, Davis & Co., Detroit, MI 100 tablets, No. 840 Santonin was a drug used to expel parasitic worms from the body, by either killing or stunning them. The calomel then functioned as a cathartic to efficien... View Full Record
Tablet Triturates
PH384
The tablet triturates were combination tablets manufactured by Boericke & Tafel, a homeopathic medicine distrubutor in the late 19th, and early 20th centuries. The tablets were distributed in a machine molded clear glass bottle with cork top, and th... View Full Record
Talcum Powder
PH417
Talcum Powder was used as baby powder to prevent, or treat rashes that were caused from diapers. The cylindrical metal container was 4 inches tall and had a metal cap to prevent the spilling of powder.... View Full Record
Dr. Hand's Teething Lotion
PH381
Dr. Hand's Teething Lotion Manufactured by Hand Medicine Company, Philadelphia, PA The teething lotion was given for bathing the gums of teething babies to relieve pain and distress. In other cases, it was provided for temporary relief from pain... View Full Record
Tetrazets
PH383
Tetrazets Manufactured by Merck, Sharp & Dohme, Philadelphia, PA Expiration Date: September 1961, Lot #: S3624, No. 3161X Tetrazets were used in the mid-20th century for the temporary relief of minor sore throats and mouth irritations. The tetr... View Full Record
Thesodate
PH391
Thesodate Distributed by Brewer & Company Inc., Worcester, MA Thesodate was an enteric pink coated tablet used as a vasodilator and diuretic. The pills were distributed in an early 20th century clear glass bottle with a tan metal twist top. Eac... View Full Record
Thymol Iodide
PH390
Thymol Iodide (Iodomol) Manufactured by American Synthetic Company, Philadelphia, PA No. 1264 Thymol Iodide was a powder used as an antiseptic in the early 20th century, and was referred to as a more effective antiseptic forumation than iodofor... View Full Record
Tinct. Persionis
PH413
Early to mid 19th century clear mouth blown glass medicine bottle labeled Tint. Persionis with glass stopper. Tincture of peroionis was used as a calmative and antispasmatic as well as in the treatment of nervous disorders. It consisted a mixture... View Full Record
Tissue Phosphate Tablets
PH392
Tissue Phosphate Tablets Homeopathic Medicines and Physicians' Supplies, Philadelphia, PA 1000 tablets, No. 100 Tissue phosphate tablets were late 19th century homeopathic combination pills used for tonic, tissue builder, rachitis, and developme... View Full Record
Triturates
PH406
Early 20th century clear blown glass medicine bottle with glass stopper. Labeled Tablet Triturates, Magnesia Phos. Distributed by Boericke and Tafel, New York. The label of Triturates refers to it being in tablet form. The homeopathic remedy is... View Full Record
Tryparsamide
PH393
Tryparsamide Manufactured by Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ Lot #: 192 Tryparsamide was used during the mid 20th century as an intravenous injection to treat syphilis of the central nervous system. The clear glass ampule contained 1 gram of white Try... View Full Record
Turpentine
PH398
Turpentine Distributed by Bennington's Pharmacy, Coatesville, PA Turpentine oil was made from the resin of pine trees, and used to alleviate muscle, joint, and nerve pain. The oil was applied to the skin, and may have been used as a home remedy... View Full Record
Uritone
PH335
Cardboard box with uritone ampules. The box is made to hold 6 ampules and 4 amopules remain in the box. The box reads Glaseptic ampoules URITONE for intravenous use. each 5 cc containes 2 gms. 31 grains. Distributed by Parke, Davis and Co. Each... View Full Record
Vitamin Bottle
PH385
The vitamin bottle contained 100 brown-colored tablets that were indicated as an over-the-counter dietary supplement. The tablets contained vitamins: A, D, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-12 and C; and were distributed in a brown glass bottle with a black metal tw... View Full Record
Water for Injection
PH397
Water for Injection Produced by Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL Sterile and Pyrogen Free Sterile water used for injection during the mid-20th century. The 50cc clear glass bottle included a rubber seal and protecting metal cap. The rubb... View Full Record
Chemically Pure Water
PH328
2 ampules of chemically purified water used for injection. Manufactured by Abbott Laboratories in Chicago, Illinois. The large holds 50 cc and the small one holds 20 cc. The water in the 2 ampules have been purified by a special process of chemi... View Full Record
Xylocaine
PH321
30cc ampule of xylocaine also known as lidocaine, a common pain killer. 1 percent. The glass ampule is in a cardboard tube. The tube has no markings on it. Made by ASTRA, in Worcester, Mass. Glass ampule is printed with drug info. This amup... View Full Record
Zinc Ferrocyanide
PH389
Zinc Ferrocyanide is a white, tasteless powder that is insoluble in water. The compound may have been used to in emergency situations to rapidly decrease blood pressure, or as a vasodilator in vascular research. The zinc ferrocyanide was stored in a... View Full Record
Zinc Oxide Adhesive Plaster
PH396
Zinc Oxide Adhesive Plaster was manufactured in the early 20th century by Bauer & Black and measured a half inch wide by 1 yard long. The adhesive plaster was was sold in a metal cylindrical container, and used to close small wounds and hold dressin... View Full Record
Zonas Adhesive Plaster
PH395
Zonas Adhesive Plaster Manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Company, New Brunswick, NJ 1/2 inch lyard Zonas Adhesive Plaster was a rubber-based adhesive tape. The name "Zonas" was derived from the plaster ingredients, zinc oxide, that soothed pote... View Full Record