670. Misbranding of Special S. C. White Pills Rx2609.    TJ. S. v. 96,200 Special
S. C. White Pills Rx2609. Default decree of condemnation and destruc-
tion.    (F. D. C. No. 6T44.   Sample No. 30492-E.)
On January 21, 1942, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of
Michigan filed a libel against the above-named product at Detroit, Mich., alleging
that it had been shipped on or about November 22, 1941, by Charles H. Dietz,
Inc., from St. Louis, Mo.; and charging that it was misbranded. The article was
labeled in part: "Special S. C. White Pills Rx2609. Each pill contains-Aloes-
? gr. Ferrous Sulphate-1*4 gr. Oil Pennyroyal-? min."
It was alleged to be misbranded (1) in that the label did not bear adequate
directions for use; and (2) in that the labeling failed to bear adequate warnings
against use in those pathological conditions where its use might be dangerous to
health since the label failed to bear a warning that it should not be taken when
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pains, or other symptoms of appendicitis are present:
and against unsafe dosage or duration of administration since the labeling failed
to bear a warning that frequent or continued use might result in dependence on
a laxative.
On March 24, 1942, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.