Private company

Antikamnia Chemical Company

Pharmaceutical manufacturer (1890–1930)

Antikamnia Chemical Company (1890–1930), named after its patent medicine Antikamnia, was an American pharmaceutical company based in St. Louis that manufactured supposed cures for pain with the main ingredient being acetanilid, which was known to be toxic.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 10, 1890Founded1
  • HeadquartersSt. Louis1
Plexus (1899) (14766496052)
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Antikamnia Chemical Company (1890–1930), named after its patent medicine Antikamnia, was an American pharmaceutical company based in St. Louis that manufactured supposed cures for pain with the main ingredient being acetanilid, which was known to be toxic.2

Timeline

  1. Apr 10, 1890Founded Founded1

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