4069. Misbranding of Fosfarsinol, Cordial Matisura, and Sanqrinol.   U. S. v.
70 Cartoned Bottles, etc   (F. D. C. No. 34645.   Sample Nos. 50842-L to
50844-L, incl.)
LIBEL FILED:    February 3, 1953, Southern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about November 26 and December 3, 1952, by the
American Tropical Remedy Co., from Santurce, P. R.
PRODUCTS : 70 cartoned bottles of Fosfarsinol, 70 cartoned bottles of Cordial
Matisura, and 34 cartoned bottles of Sanqrinol at New York, N. Y.
LABEL, IN PART: (Carton) "Fosfarsinol * * * Contains Strychnine Glycero-
phosphate and Vitamin Bi * * * Each adult dose, one tablespoonful (approxi-
mately 15 cc.) contains: Alcohol 13.3? Strychnine Glycerophosphate 0.001
Gm. Thiamine Hydrochloride (Vitamin Bi) 0.005 Gm. Arrhenal 0.010 Gm.
Sodium Glycerophosphate 0.300 Gm. Calcium Glycerophosphate 0.130 Gm.
Aromatic Vehicle, sufficient quantity to make volume. Fosfarsinol is prescribed
by physicians in those conditions in which it is indicated by the therapeutic
properties of the medicinal ingredients it contains'*; "Cordial Matisura * * *
(Formerly Matricura) Alcohol 15.7? * * * Each dose of the Matisura Cordial,
one tablespoonful (approximately 15 c. c.) contains: Viburnum Prunifolium
0.50 Gm. Mitchella Repens 0.50 Gm. Aletris Farinosa 0.25 Gm. Alcohol
2.35 c. c. Vehicle, sufficient quantity to make 15 c. c. Cordial Matisura Ex-
clusive Tonic For The Woman"; and "Sanqrinol * * * (Formerly Sangrinol)
Alcohol 13.3? * * * Each adult dose, one tablespoonful (approximately
15 c. c.) contains: Iron and Ammonium Citrate 0.500 Gm. Sodium Glycero-
phosphate 0.500 Gm. Arrhenal 0.010 Gm. Strychnine Glycerophosphate
0.001 Gm. Alcohol 2 c. c. Vehicle, sufficient quantity to make 15 c. c.
Sanqrinol is an hematinic prescribed by physicians in those conditions indi-
cated by the therapeutical properties of the medicinal ingredients it con-
tains * * * "Warning:    Contains Strychnine   Do not exceed stated dose."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Fosfarsinol and Sanqrinol. Misbranding, Section 502 (e)
(2), the articles were fabricated from two or more ingredients and their labels
failed to bear the common or usual name of each active ingredient since
"Arrhenal" is not the common or usual name of the active ingredient,
methanearsonic acid, and the labels of the articles failed also to disclose that
such ingredient was a derivative of arsenic; and, Section 502 (f) (2), the
labelings of the articles failed to bear such adequate warnings against use in
those pathological conditions where their use may be dangerous to health,
and against unsafe dosage and duration of administration, in such manner
and form, as are necessary for the protection of user& since the use of the
articles by elderly people, because of the content of strychnine, may be danger-
ous and their continued or prolonged use, because of the content of an arsenic
preparation, may result in serious injury.
Fosfarinol. Misbranding, Section 502 (f) (1), the labeling of the article
failed to bear adequate directions for use since its labeling did not reveal the
diseases, conditions, or purposes for which the article was to be used. :
Cordial Matisura.   Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statement (in.
English and Spanish) "Exclusive Tonic For The Woman" was false and mis-
leading since the article was not effective as a tonic for women.
DISPOSITION :    April 22, 1953.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction-