File:Original laboratory sample of 'M and B 693', England, 1938 Wellcome L0059012.jpg

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Original laboratory sample of 'M and B 693', England, 1938
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Original laboratory sample of 'M and B 693', England, 1938
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M & B 693 was one of the first generation of sulphonamide antibiotics, pro-duced for the first time in 1938. The first chemical cure for pneumonia, it was hailed as a wonder drug. M & B 693 could also prevent the growth of the blood-poisoning bacteria in wounds and was used to protect against gan-grene. It could either be taken in tablet form or the powder could be placed in wounds. It was used so widely during the Second World War that May & Baker had difficulty keeping up with demand. It was later largely superseded by penicillin and sulphonamides.

maker: May & Baker

Place made: Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Keywords: sulphonamides; antibiotic; bottle

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  • Library reference: Science Museum A671697
  • Photo number: L0059012
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