1305. Misbranding of Rudy's Pile Suppository.   U. S. v. 36 Packages of Rudy's Pile Sup
pository.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.   (F. D. C. No. 12361.
Sample No. 79374-F.)
On May 11, 1944, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of
Virginia filed a libel against 36 packages of the above-mentioned product at
Norfolk, Va., alleging that the article had been shipped on or about February
14, 1944, by the Martin Rudy Estate, from Lancaster, Pa.
Examination of samples showed that the article consisted essentially of
lead carbonate 0.25 grain, tannic acid, creosote, and iodoform in a sup-
pository base.
The article was alleged to be misbranded (1) in that the statement in the
labeling, "Tends to relieve the discomforts of Piles (Bleeding * * * Protrud-
ing)," was false and misleading since the article would not constitute a safe
and effective treatment for the discomfort of bleeding and protruding piles;
(2) in that its labeling failed to bear adequate warnings against its use in
the case of bleeding piles; and (3) in that it was dangerous to health when
used in the dosage or with the frequency or duration prescribed, recommended,
or suggested in the label.
On July 14, 1944, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
DRUGS ACTIONABLE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO BEAR ADEQUATE
DIRECTIONS OR WARNING STATEMENTS*