3005. Misbranding of Cathartein Compound Tablets.   U. S. v. 60,000 Tablets
*   *    *.    (F. D. G. No. 27779.   Sample Nos. 16281-K, 42340-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   August 29,1949, Eastern District of Michigan.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about April 28,1949, by the Standard Chemical Co.,
from Des Moines, Iowa.
PRODUCT : 60,000 Cathartein Compound Tablets at Detroit, Mich. Examination
showed that the tablets contained belladonna alkaloids, phenolphthalein,
cascara sagrada extract, podophyllin, aloin, and ginger oleoresin.
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 502 (f) (1), the labeling of the article
failed to bear adequate directions for use in the conditions for which it was
intended to be used.
DISPOSITION : October 11,1949.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
MISLEADING CLAIMS
DRUGS FOR HUMAN USE*