427. Misbranding of Hillman's D Compound.     V. S. v. David Hillman  (Hillman
Pharmaceutical Co.).     Plea of guilty.     Fine, $1 and costs.     (F. D. C. No.
2866.    Sample No. 4610-E.)
On November 15, 1940, the United States attorney for the Northern District
of Illinois filed an information against David Hillman, trading as Hillman Phar-
maceutical Co., Chicago, 111., alleging shipment on or^about February 5, 1910,
from the State of Illinois into the State of Wisconsin of a quantity of Hillman's
D Compound which was misbranded.
Analysis of a sample of the article showed that the capsules each contained
aminopyrine (1.44 grains), a small proportion of ephedrine sulfate, and milk
sugar, flavored with peppermint oil.
The article was alleged to be misbranded (1) in that it would be dangerous
to health when used in the dosage or with the frequency or duration prescribed,
recommended, or suggested in the labeling; (2) in that its labeling did not bear
adequate directions for use;. (3) it did not bear adequate warnings against unsafe
dosage or methods or duration of administration in such manner and form as are
necessary for the protection of users. It was alleged to be misbranded further
in that the labeling was false and misleading since it created the impression
that the article constituted a safe and appropriate treatment for the conditions
mentioned in the labeling; whereas it did not constitute a safe and appropriate
treatment for the conditions mentioned in the labeling, but was a dangerous drug,
and the labeling failed to reveal the material fact that this drug might cause
serious blood disturbances. It was alleged to be misbranded further in that
statements in the labeling representing that it would be efficacious in the treat-
ment of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), would be efficacious in the treat-
ment of cramps, backache, and headache which accompany menstruation, and
would banish painful menstruation,, were false and misleading since it would
not be efficacious for such purposes.
On December 18, 1940, the defendant entered a plea of guilty and the court
imposed a fine of $1 and costs.