3249. Misbranding   of   Beatsol   Rectifiers.    U.   S.  v.   20   Packages   *   *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 29396.   Sample No. 73363-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   July 13,1950, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about May 22, 1950, by G. & W. Laboratories, from
Jersey City, N. J.
PRODUCT :   20   24-tablet packages of Beatsol Rectifiers at New York, N. Y.
LABEL, IN PART:    (Package)   "Contains 24 Tablets   Beatsol Rectifiers   For
Both Sexes   Formula Phosphorus-Ext.- Nux Vomica ? gr.  (Strychnine ?6
gr.)-Ext. Damiana."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements on the
label of the article were false and misleading since they suggested and implied
that the article was an effective treatment for lost vitality, impotency, ex- ,
haustion, nervousness, and weakness in both sexes, whereas the article was v
not an effective treatment for such conditions; and, Section 502 (f) (2), the
labeling of the article failed to bear such adequate warnings as are necessary
for the protection of users since its labeling failed to warn that because of
the strychnine ingredient more than the recommended dosage should not be
taken and its use by elderly persons may be dangerous.
DISPOSITION : August 2, 1950. Default decree of condemnation. The court
ordered that the product be delivered to the Food and Drug Administration.
DRUG ACTIONABLE BECAUSE OF CONTAMINATION WITH FILTH