Containers, 'VEGANIN' plastic cylinder with rubber stopper, c1960

Historical information

‘Veganin’ tablets were a strong analgesic used to ease the pain of Migraine, Dysmenorrhoea, and other strong muscular pain

Physical description

An empty, clear plastic, cylinder with a rubber stopper for 'Veganin' tablets

Inscriptions & markings

Each Tablet . 11.8grns., contains w/w / Ac Acetyl. Sal. 32.68%. Phenacetin 32.68% / Codein (POISON) 0.99% Excipient ad 100.00% / 20 /VEGANIN / TABLETS / William R Warner & CO PTY. LTD./ SYDNEY N.S.W / CAUTION: This product contains CODEIN and is labelled POISON in conformity with the / Poisons Act, but if taken in strict accordance with the prescribed dose is not dangerous.

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