Penicillin (Sodium Salt), Soluable Hypodermic Tablets

Penicillin (Sodium Salt), Soluable Hypodermic Tablets

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Object Name
antibiotic, control sample
biological
date made
ca 1944
maker
Eli Lilly and Company
place made
United States: Indiana, Indianapolis
Physical Description
penicillin, sodium salt, 5,000 Oxford Units (drug active ingredients)
Measurements
overall: 3 in x 1/4 in; 7.62 cm x.635 cm
ID Number
MG.M-06635
catalog number
M-06635
accession number
198232
Credit Line
Transfer from Food and Drug Administration, Dept. of Health, Education, and Welfare, through Dr. Randall, Division of Antibiotics; Accession 198232 (1953)
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