2754. Misbranding of succinol tablets.   U. S. v. 15 Bottles    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 27235.   Sample No. 12373-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    May 20, 1949, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about April 27, 1949, by the Succinol Co., from New
York, N. Y.
PRODUCT :    15   100-tablet bottles of succinol tablets at Philadelphia, Pa.
LABEL, IN PART : "Succinol Each tablet contains 0.2 Gm. Phenylsemi-
carbazide * * * To be used only by or on the prescription of a physi-
cian    *    *    *   The Succinol Company, New York 7, N. Y."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 502 (f) (2), the labeling of the article
failed to bear such adequate warnings against unsafe dosage and methods and
duration of administration, in such manner and form, as are necessary for
the protection of users since the article contained phenylsemicarbazide and its
labeling failed to warn that phenylsemicarbazide is capable of producing seri-
ous hemolytic anemia.
DISPOSITION : June 21, 1949. The Succinol Co., claimant, having consented to
the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product
was ordered released under bond for relabeling.