5144. Tryptacin tablets.    (F. D. C. No. 35585.    S. Nos. 19-876 L, 39-562 L,
43-165 L, 48-106 L, 64-364 L, 72-381 L.)
INDICTMENT RETURNED:    3-1-55, N. Dist. Ohio, against Rhodes Pharmacal Co.,.
Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, J. Sanford Rose, president, and Jerome H. Rose, vice
president and treasurer, of the corporation.
SHIPPED : Between 9-18-52 and 9-29-53, from Ohio to Minnesota, West Virginia,
Louisiana, Washington, and California.
LABEL IN PAST: (Btl.) "Tryptacin RHODES * * * Each tablet contains
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel (Dried), Magnesium Trisilicate, Magnesium Oxide,
Polyamine Methylene Resin, Ethyl p-Aminobenzoate (Benzocain) and water
soluble Chlorophyllins in a special demulcent base."
RESULTS OP INVESTIGATION : The article was represented in its advertising
for use in the treatment of stomach ulcers.
CHARGE: 502 (f) (1)-the labeling of the article failed to bear adequate di-
rections for use since its labeling failed to state all of the conditions and
diseases for which the article was intended to be used and was offered to
the public in its advertising, and since the labeling of the article failed also
to state the dosage and frequency and duration of administration for the
treatment and prevention of such conditions and diseases.
PLEA :    Guilty-by corporation; nolo contendere by individuals.
DISPOSITION : 6-29-56. Corporation fined $5,500; individuals placed on pro-
bation for 3 years.