3212. Misbranding of thyroid tablets.  U. S. v. 136 Dozen Bottles, etc   (F. D. C.
No. 28702.    Sample No. 54179-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about February 8, 1950, Northern District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about August 9 and September 28, 1949, by the
Kalamazoo Pharmacal Co., Kalamazoo, Mich.
PRODUCT: Thyroid tablets. 136 dozen 50-tablet bottles and 8 dozen 100-tablet
bottles at Dallas, Tex., in possession of the Sims Pharmacal Co.
RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION : This product was shipped, labeled as described be-
low. A number of circulars which had been printed locally and which were
entitled "There Is Relief For High And Low Blood Pressure," were in posses-
sion of the consignee. These circulars were given to prospective customers
and were being mailed to persons inquiring about the product. The consignee
had on display in the office a cardboard display stand holding six bottles of the
product, four copies of the above-named circular, and a poster entitled "Drug
is Discovered."
LABEL, IN PABT : "Boaz's Tablets * * * Each tablet contains: Exc. Thyroid
1/500 gr. and Ext. Parathyroid, Ext. Pituitary, Calcium Lactate, and Sodium
Bicarbonate."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the statements which ap-
. peared on the bottle label "in the treatment of abnormal Blood Pressure and
following Symptoms: Headaches, dizziness, pains in back of head and neck,
and cramping in the legs" were false and misleading since the product would
not be effective in the treatment of abnormal blood pressure or of the symptoms
stated. The product was misbranded in the above respect when introduced
into, and while in, interstate commerce.
Further misbranding, Section 502 (a), the statements in the circulars en-
titled "There Is Relief For High And Low Blood Pressure," on the cardboard
display stand, and on the display poster entitled "Drug is Discovered," which
accompanied the article and which represented and suggested that the article
was effective in the treatment of high and low blood pressure, were false and
misleading since the article would not be effective in the treatment of such
conditions. The product was misbranded in the latter respect while held for
sale after shipment in interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION :    March 7, 1950.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.