4723. Vaginal suppositories.   (F. D. C. No. 37916.   S. Nos. 14-958 M, 15-240 M.) 
QUANTITY:   17 boxes at Fresno, Calif.
SHIPPED: Between 8-24-54 and 12-19-54, from Chicago, Ill., by Dr. J. A. 
Mill Co.
LABEL IN PART : (Box) "Contents 6 Suppositories * * * Orange Blossom Sup- 
positories * * * Alum - Borax - Petrolatum Prepared by Dr. J. A. Mill 
Co. * * * Chicago 40, Ill."
ACCOMPANYING LABELING :   Leaflet entitled "Dr. J. A. Mill Co.'s Suppositories."
RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION:   Examination showed that the suppositories each
weighed approximately 5.2 grams and contained approximately 50 percent
ammonium alum. 
LIBELED :   4-1-55, S. Dist. Calif.
and misleading representations that the article was an adequate and effective 
treatment for diseases of the vaginal tract which are manifested by irrita- 
tion of the vaginal tract; and 502 (j)—the article was dangerous to health 
when used in the dosage and with the frequency prescribed, recommended, 
and suggested in its labeling, namely, "Directions Remove tinfoil and at 
bedtime insert one suppository in vagina and with your finger push it up 
as far as you can. Let it remain there undisturbed for three days. Then 
at night take a douche of warm water, and on the evening of the second 
day apply again as above, making the application every five days excepting 
at monthly periods, allowing four days for the periods, then apply the sup- 
pository every five days."
DISPOSITION:   4-29-55. Default—destruction.