2586. Misbranding of National R Solution. U. S. v. 22 Bottles * * *. (F. D. C. No. 25116. Sample No. 2721-K.) LIBEL FILED : July 22,1948, District of Columbia. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about April 12,1948, by the National Drug Co., from Philadelphia, Pa. PRODUCT : 22 4-ounce bottles of National R Solution at Washington, D. C. NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statements "Indi- cations: For use as a mild astringent application in inflammation of mucous membranes of the urethra" and "Indications: For use as a mild astringent ap- plication in inflammation of mucous membranes" were false and misleading sinee the article would not be effective for the treatment of the conditions stated and implied. DISPOSITION: December 28, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and destruction.