Lyovac® Antivenin (Lactrodectus Mactans) (Black Widow Spider Antivenin)

Object/Artifact

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Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Lyovac® Antivenin (Lactrodectus Mactans) (Black Widow Spider Antivenin)

Entry/Object ID

PCP.2026.1.10

Description

Blue box of 'Lyovac' Antivenin with beige label, containing vials inside.

Context

Equine Origin

Category

medicines

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.2026.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Merck & Company, Inc., Sharp & Dohme

Date made

1960 - 1963

Time Period

Mid-20th century

Place

City

Philadelphia

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Continent

North America

Other Names

Name Type

Genus/species name

Other Name

Lactrodectus Mactans