'Migril' : ergotamine compound tablets.

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<p>One of a series of leaflets (traditional folkloric medicine) issued by Burroughs Wellcome & Co. advertising Migril, a remedy for headaches and migraines containing caffeine and the ergot derivative ergotamine. Showing a man having string placed round his head by a medical practitioner, whilst being tended to by a woman holding a broom.</p>

'Migril' : ergotamine compound tablets.

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