148. Misbranding   of   Hexadrin.     U.   S.   v.   25  Packages   of  Hexadrin.     Default
decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 1602.    Sample No.
75142-D.)
This device consisted of a glass tube so shaped as to permit its being fitted
into the nostril, and to which was attached a rubber tube fitted with a mouth-
piece. The glass tube contained a roll of cotton saturated with an oily medica-
ment. The user by blowing into the mouthpiece forced the medicated vapor
into the nasal passages. The device would be dangerous to health when used
in the dosage, or with the frequency or duration prescribed, recommended,
or suggested in the labeling, which bore directions that the tube be inserted
in the nostril, that the mouthpiece be placed between the lips, and that the
user blow, gently at first, gradually increasing the pressure until the effects
could be felt deep in the nasal passages.
On March 7, 1940, the United States attorney for the District of North
Dakota filed a libel against 25 packages of Hexadrin at Bismark, N. Dak.,
consigned about November 6, 1939, alleging that the article had been shipped
in interstate
commerce by the Murray Products Go. from San Francisco, Calif.;
and charging that it was misbranded for the reasons appearing above.
On June 11,1940, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was
entered and it was ordered that the product be destroyed.