About This Item
Title
Thorazine for Pediatric Use
Subject
Smith, Kline & French Laboratories
Chlorpromazine
Pediatrics
Psychology, Child
Receptors, Dopamine
Dopamine Antagonists
Antipsychotic Agents
Mental Health
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
Child Health
Description
Pamphlet published by Smith, Kline & French Laboratories describing Thorazine's uses in pediatric medicine.
Thorazine was said to aid in nausea, anxiety, pain relief, and pediatric surgery.
The pamphlet also discussed Thorazine as a method to treat hyperactivity, behavior disorders, and other "mental disturbances."
The pamphlet recommends dosages and methods for oral and intramuscular drug administration.
Creator
Smith, Kline & French Laboratories
Source
Original Image In: Thorazine for Pediatric Use, Smith, Kline and French Laboratories. Philadelphia, PA, 1955-1956, 12., Medical Trade Ephemera Collection, Historical Medical Library of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Date
ca 1955-1956
Language
eng
Identifier
SmithKlineAndFrenchLaboratories.Philadelphia,PA.12.ThorazineForPediatricUse
Temporal Coverage
Twentieth century.
Spatial Coverage
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Original Format
Pamphlet
Physical Dimensions
19.5 x 13.5 cm
Citation
Smith, Kline & French Laboratories, “Thorazine for Pediatric Use,” The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Digital Library, accessed October 31, 2025, https://cppdigitallibrary.org/items/show/6778.