Glass Bottle of "Bisurated Magnesia"
DimensionsOverall: 4.4 x 8.9 cm
Credit LineCollection of Museum London, 1972
Object number1972.053.001
Label TextBisurated magnesia was an antacid introduced and popular in the early to mid-20th century. Developed by Bismag Ltd. in London around 1913, its name came from its composition of multiple "bismuth" and "magnesia" compounds, specifically magnesium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, though early recipes varied. It was sold in convenient tablets or powder form.
NameBottle, Medicine
