~ 1900's Poison Bottle: Chlorodynum ~

1900's Poison Bottle: Chlorodynum

Chloroform occurs as a heavy colourless liquid, with a characteristic odour, and sweet burning taste.

Chloroform is the best known member of the group of drugs classed as general anaesthetics. When inhaled it produces a feeling of warmth in the throat, which is followed by relaxation and, finally, unconsciousness.

The great danger of chloroform inhalation is caused by the sudden absorption of a large dose during the early stages of administration. This either excites the medulla, and the heart ceases to beat as a result of vagal inhibition or the ventricles fibrillate possibly as a result of sympathetic stimulation.

Chlorodynum: (chlorodyne) contains the following ingredients.

9/10th's of a minim of chloroform

1/15th of a grain of morphine hydrochloride in 15 minims

with tincture of Indian hemp, tincture of capsicum, liquid extract of liquorice, mucilage of gum acacia, treacle, glycerin, spirit of peppermint and alcohol.

It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, colic, flatulence, coughs etc. It is also a valuable sedative and antispasmodic.

This is a superb  poison bottle, it has vertical ribs to the rear panel and a plain panel to the front to which the labels are applied. The botle has a cobalt blue stopper which is free from damage.

HEIGHT: 19.5 cms

DAMAGE: NONE!: the bottle and labels are in pristine condition.