1641. Misbranding: of Sinudrene.    U. S. v. 5 Dozen Bottles and 3% Dozen Bottles
of Sinudrene.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C.
No. 15085.    Sample Nos. 93228-F, 93229-F.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 25, 1945, Southern District of West Virginia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 17 and November 28, 1944, by Davart
Products, from Ashland, Ky.
PRODUCT : 5 dozen 1-ounce bottles and 3? dozen 2-ounce bottles of Sinudrene at
Charleston, W. Va. Examination of samples disclosed that the product con-
sisted essentially of ephedrine, water, glycerin, small amounts of phenol and
iodides, and trace of malachite green.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statements, "Sinu-
drene * * * for the relief of painful and congested sinus conditions. Pro-
motes Drainage * * * In severe cases * * * allow Sinudrene to
penetrate the sinuses more quickly. * * * Simple Hay Fever and Catarrh,"
were false and misleading since the product would not be effective in the treat-
ment of painful and congested sinus conditions, hay fever, and catarrh, and
would not be effective to promote drainage.
nation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.