Distaval tablets (thalidomide), 1958-1962.

UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 03: Two containers of 12 x 100 mg Distaval Forte, containing 100 mg of thalidomide per tablet. Made by the Distillers Co Ltd. Thalidomide was developed in West Germany in the mid-1950s and was initially used as a sedative and an antiemetic until the discovery that it caused severe foetal malformations. Subsequently it was used it is used in treating leprosy, HIV infection and some cancers under strictly controlled conditions. (Photo by SSPL/Getty Images)
UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 03: Two containers of 12 x 100 mg Distaval Forte, containing 100 mg of thalidomide per tablet. Made by the Distillers Co Ltd. Thalidomide was developed in West Germany in the mid-1950s and was initially used as a sedative and an antiemetic until the discovery that it caused severe foetal malformations. Subsequently it was used it is used in treating leprosy, HIV infection and some cancers under strictly controlled conditions. (Photo by SSPL/Getty Images)
Distaval tablets (thalidomide), 1958-1962.
PURCHASE A LICENSE
How can I use this image?
$375.00
CAD
Getty ImagesDistaval tablets (thalidomide), 1958-1962., News PhotoDistaval tablets (thalidomide), 1958-1962., News PhotoDistaval tablets (thalidomide), 1958-1962. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty ImagesProduct #:90767838
$575$175
Getty Images
In stock
Please note: images depicting historical events may contain themes, or have descriptions, that do not reflect current understanding. They are provided in a historical context. Learn more.

DETAILS

Restrictions:
Contact your local office for all commercial or promotional uses.
Credit:
Science & Society Picture Library / Contributor
Editorial #:
90767838
Collection:
SSPL
Date created:
December 03, 2002
Upload date:
License type:
Rights-managed
Release info:
Not released. More information
Source:
SSPL
Object name:
10406358
Max file size:
3504 x 2813 px (11.68 x 9.38 in) - 300 dpi - 2 MB