Vintage Veganine advertising box 20 tablets, old pharmacy tube

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Antique pharmaceutical advertising box, designed to present 20 Véganine tablets. The set includes a rectangular box with a removable lid, light brown with dominant beige and red colors, featuring a large "20 comprimés Véganine" label in white lettering on a red background. This cardboard-like box shows slightly patinated edges, typical of mid-20th century pharmacy counter items.

Accompanying the box, a matching cylindrical tube also bears the inscription "Véganine" in large red characters on a white background, followed by detailed information on the drug's composition: "Codeinum Phosphoricum 10 mg, Acidum Acetyl-Salicylicum 250 mg, Paracetamolum 200 mg". The tube also indicates "Laboratoires Substantia", highlighting the pharmaceutical origin of the item. The cap is white, appearing to be plastic or bakelite (material not specified in the photo).

The graphic design, sober and functional, is typical of pharmaceutical advertising materials from the 1950s to 1970s, with a predominance of sans-serif characters and an efficient layout for quick product identification. The text on the tube is in French, and the typography and general presentation clearly evoke a professional use of the era.

The visible side of the tube shows a clear and legible print, without superfluous decoration, while the rectangular box shows some signs of wear and slight discoloration on the edges, attesting to its age and handling. No contents are visible in the photo, and only the exterior of both elements is shown.

This type of object was used in pharmacies for the presentation or sale of medicinal specialties. Today, it constitutes a characteristic example of vintage pharmaceutical packaging, sought after for its retro aesthetic and historical evocative value.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the box, legible label, tube in good apparent condition on the visible side.

Did you know? Véganine was a very popular drug in France in the mid-20th century, primarily used as an analgesic and antipyretic. Its formulation combined several active ingredients, including codeine, making it an effective treatment for pain and fever before the evolution of regulations on opiate-based drugs.

AFW Reassurance

Fast and careful shipping, professional packaging suitable for antique and fragile items. Experienced seller in handling vintage and advertising items.

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