Antiphlogistine Tin
c. 1919 - 1960A circular tin with silver coloured lid with a red circle, in the centre of the circle is a silver band with red lettering and above and below the band is black lettering
Antiphlogistine is a topical medicinal preparation used as a counterirritant and analgesic to relieve inflammation, muscle pain, and skin disorders. It is traditionally formulated as a finely powdered silicate of aluminium (kaolin) combined with glycerine, methyl salicylate, boric acid, and essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, and gaultheria. It is designed to be applied to the skin as a paste or poultice, providing prolonged contact and localized relief through warming or cooling sensations that stimulate blood flow and reduce discomfort in affected areas. RUB A535 (also known as Antiphlogistine) is a rubefacient introduced in 1919 and manufactured by Church & Dwight in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Details
Details
Above the silver band in two rows of black lettering is "MEDIUM SIZE", "KEEP THE LID ON".
Across the silver band in red italic lettering is "Antiphlogistine".
Below the silver band in seven rows of black lettering is "PROPIETOR", "THE DENVER CHEMICAL M.F.G.CO", "SYDNEY NEW YORK LONDON", "FOR SALE BY ALL CHEMISTS", "FOR DIRECTION SEE CIRCULAR", "MADE IN" "AUSTRALIA".
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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