This is a vintage amber glass bottle of Hexestrol tablets produced by Merrell. The bottle contains 100 scored tablets, each with a dosage of 3.0 mg. The label indicates the product was intended for use only by or on the prescription of a physician, reflecting pharmaceutical practices likely from the mid-20th century.
- Amber glass bottle with original black screw cap, preserving contents from light exposure
- Label clearly marked with product name Hexestrol, dosage 3.0 mg, and manufacturer Merrell
- Contains 100 scored orange tablets as indicated on the label
- Weight of bottle with contents is approximately 2.1 ounces
- Label includes cautionary prescription use statement typical of vintage pharmaceutical packaging
- Minor wear visible on cap and label edges consistent with age and storage
This bottle was designed to safely store and dispense Hexestrol tablets, a synthetic estrogen used historically in medical treatments. Today, it serves as a collectible pharmaceutical artifact reflecting mid-century medicine and packaging design.
