Historical information

In the 1940's phenobarbitone may have been prescribed for a variety of reasons : as an anticonvulsant to treat epilepsy, as a sedative to calm the central nervous system, or as a hypnotic to help with sleep

Significance

1940's medications

Physical description

Empty clear glass vial with cork. Printed [black ink] label details dispenser and directions Handwritten lablel on back details contents (phenobarbitone 1 Grain)

Inscriptions & markings

Hand written on front label 'Nurse Krautil' Small white sticker on back on which is handwritten the previous catalogue number