Old box of Menthol compound cocaine lozenges

An old box of cocaine lozenges from Laboratoires Fournier & Cie in Dijon, marketed under the name BMC Compound Menthol Tablets. Its red and cream label lists menthol, borate, and cocaine, as well as the inscription Stovaïnées. Presented at the time as a remedy for throat and bronchial diseases, these tablets bear witness to the use of cocaine in old pharmaceutical preparations. A box with expressive graphics, whose inscriptions retain their full historical interest.

✦ Period: Early 20th century
✦ Origin: Laboratoires Fournier & Cie, Dijon, France
✦ Dimensions: approx. 8 × 5 × 2.5 cm
✦ Material: Metal with paper label
✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slight wear and small losses to the label.

A piece of medical history to enrich a collection of vintage boxes and medical curiosities.