Containers, cardboard 'Propain' tablets, mid 20thC

Historical information

The main ingredients in this medicine are paracetamol, codeine, diphenhydramine and caffeine which when used in combination relieve acute pain.

Physical description

An empty cardboard cylinder with a plastic lift of lid that contained 'Propain' tablets for pain relief.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: PROPAIN / A.P.C. / SYNERGISED TABLETS /CAUTION USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIRECTIONS/ Back:: ADULTS 2 tablets every 3 hours,/ ...... CONTENTS 40 TABLETS / EACH TABLET CONTAINS ./......... H.C. ........Ltd. MELBOURNE.

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