Council on Dental Therapeutics Lists Products “Not Acceptable for A.D.R.”

C O U N C I L O N D E N T A L T H E R A P E U T I C S L IS T S P R O D U C T S “N O T A C C E P T A B L E F O R A .D .R .” A list o f commercial products not a ccepted by the Council on Dental Therapeutics, with an annotated bibliography o f publications con­ cerning them which have appeared in THE JOURNAL during the past seventeen years. M an y o f the most interesting and im ­ portant reports o f the C ouncil on Dental Therapeutics were published many years ago. It is suggested that the original articles b e consulted when it is possible and convenient, since it is obviously im ­ possible to include all the desirable in­ form ation in this bibliography. T he notations in the bibliography refer to the publications cited. Some o f the abuses m entioned may have been eliminated since they were reported in T h e J o u r n a l . In reading the bibliography, it should be remem bered that all preparations which contain therapeutically effective amounts o f acetophenetidin, acetanilid, bromides, aminopyrine, antipyrine or cathartics are potentially dangerous. T hey should not be sold directly to the public unless the trade packages and all advertising carry com plete warning state­ ments. Since the use o f adequate warn­ ing statements w ould probably result in marked decrease in the use by the public o f unaccepted proprietary mixtures con ­ taining these classes o f drugs, purveyors o f such mixtures are not willing to in ­ clude sufficient warnings and are, as a result, periodically at w ar with regula­ tory bodies which are trying to protect the public. T h e follow ing ingredients are co n ­ sidered by the Council to be im proper for use in dentifrices, because o f un­ due abrasiveness, a significant toxicity or the prevalence o f sensitivity to them: potassium chlorate, sodium perborate, pum ice, silica, alum, creosote, cinchona bark, charcoal, salicylic acid, phenol and orris root. T h e follow ing ingredients,

sometimes included in unaccepted denti­ frices, appear to be useless and have, in some instances, provided the basis for misleading therapeutic claims: enjetine, zinc chloride, the naphthols, papain and calcium and magnesium peroxide. T h e phrase “ abuse o f the dentist” appears in connection with some o f the references. This means that statements which tend to make the public believe that dentists generally recom m end or ap­ prove o f the product have been dissemi­ nated in advertising fo r the product. In some instances, the layman is told that his dentist will probably advise him to use the product. Some advertisements em ploy pictures o f dentists, and put mis­ leading therapeutic advice into their mouths. This is also an abuse o f the dentist. O n e or m ore symbols appear after each reference. T heir meanings are: * A report authorized by the C ouncil on Dental Therapeutics o r the A .D .A . Bureau o f Chemistry. J A notice o f judgm ent published by the U . S. F ood and D ru g Administra­ tion. # A stipulation between the' distrib­ utor and the Federal T rad e Commission. f A com plaint issued by the Federal Trade Commission. * * A cease and desist order issued by the Federal T rad e Commission. Bibliography Absorbai Refills: A surgical dressing found to be contaminated with viable micro-organisms. July 1940, p. 1138.$ 1 199

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A c c o Aspirin T ablets: T ooth ache claims false. August 1935, p. 1399.$

p. 1 4 8 1 * It is potentially M arch 1935, p. 492.*

harmful.

A. C. H . K u -R ill: Claims fo r use as A lp h ozon e: A mixture o f succinic per­ m outh wash in treatment o f sore m outh, oxide and succinic acid. Claims fo r use­ canker and pyorrhea were false. April fulness as a general germ icide were false. January 1935, p. 1444 i 935j P- 674-t A cquin T ablets: Contained acetophe­ netidin, aspirin and caffeine. Claims for freedom from harm ful drugs and for effectiveness against toothache were false. Product was sold directly to the public. June 1935, p. 1046.*$ Firm agreed to discontinue certain misrepresentations. M ay 1940, p. 789.# A dium -A ctive Radium O intm ent: Claims for radium therapy were false. A pril 1935, P- 6 7 4 4 A lb od on : A dentifrice fou n d n ot to have the com position or solubility claimed for it. D ecem ber 1936, p. 2373.* A lfem ine, Syrup o f: See Sherman L. Davis Treatment. A lgocatrine C achets: Acetophenetidin, aminopyrine and caffeine. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the label­ ing. July 1940, p. 1137.$ ' Alkaline and Antiseptic T ablets #7 (Jno. W yeth & Bro., I n c .): Product not antiseptic in solution recom m ended. Claims for therapeutic value false. June 1932, p. 10534 A lkalol: A flavored alkaline saline solution for which unwarranted thera­ peutic claims were made. O ctober 1934, p. 1862* Alka-Seltzer: A n effervescent mixture containing sodium acetylsalicylate, a salt o f aspirin. Firm agreed to discontinue certain misleading advertising claims. Novem ber 1939, p. 1890.# Allonal: A mixture or a loose, unstable chemical com bination o f allylisopropyl barbituric acid and aminopyrine. Claims m ade fo r it were unscientific, exag­ gerated and misleading. August 1934,

A lu drox: A lum inum hydroxide gel. Usefulness in dentistry n ot shown. O c to ­ ber 1941, p. 1684.* A l Viola D ental Plate T ightener and R elin er: Firm ordered to stop misrepre­ senting usefulness o f product. August i 3 10-** A nacin: A potentially harm ful, ir­ rational and unnecessarily com plex m ix ­ ture o f aspirin, acetophenetidin and ca f­ feine. Claims were found to be false. June 1929, p. 1 i2 i.* | See also January 1931, p. 81. Advertisements fail to reveal potential danger to health. N ovem ber 1, i 944-t A nthel T ablets: A mixture o f am ino­ pyrine and sal ethyl carbonate. Danger­ ous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, p. 1137.$ A ntiphlogistine: Essentially a mixture o f equal parts o f kaolin and glycerol with water and flavors. Claims fo u n d . to be irrational. Alleged authors o f testimonials quoted by firm denied any recollection o f having written them. August 1929, p. 1517* A nti-Pyor M ou th W ash: A lcohol, 42 per cent ; zinc chloride, betanaphthol, form aldehyde, extracts o f plant drugs and water, flavored. Quantity o f alcohol not declared on label. Pyorrhea and caries claims were false. June .1932, p. 1056.Î A p in ol: Essentially pine oil. Pyorrhea claims were false. A pril 1935, p. 6 7 6 4 A rium : Tablets containing radium and strychnine. Potentially dangerous. D irec­ tions fo r use were false. M a rch 1935, p. 498.$ April 1935, p. 673.Î

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A spergum : Tablets, stated to contain 3.5 grains o f aspirin. M arketing methods encouraged self-medication. D ecem ber 1934 , P- 2226* Aspirin Tablets (Blackman and Black­ man, I n c . ) : Claims fo r toothache were false. April 1935, p. 6 7 7 4 Aspirin Tablets (H am pton M fg. C o . ) : Product contained less than the stated am ount o f aspirin. August 1935, p. 1399-t Aspirol Tablets: Contained aspirin, acetophenetidin and caffeine citrate. Label did not state quantity o f aceto­ phenetidin; name was misleading. A u g­ ust 1, 1942, p. 1520.$ Aspirsal: Tablets containing aspirin and phenolphthalein. Claims fo r tooth­ ache were false. A pril 1935, p. 678.$ A tom idine: A n unnecessarily com plex mixture containing iodine. January 1929, p. 1 6 8 * A vol Tablets: Contained undeclared acetophenetidin. Claims to relieve pain were false. April 1935, p. 677.$ Bad-Ex Salts: Contained tartar emetic. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, p. 1137.$ Bafaline Dental C ream : Contained “ sodium pyroborate.” Antiseptic and pyorrhea claims were false. January 1935 , P- 1 4 6 4

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Beacon Abrasive Chewing G um : C o n ­ tained 2.25 per cent carborundum. N ot shown to be useful, considering the am ount o f harm its injudicious use might cause. M ay 1934, p. 8 9 9 * B eechnut Oralgene Chew ing G um : Said to contain “ dehydrated milk o f magnesia.” Evidence o f value inade­ quate. February 1937, p. 311.* Dr. Bell’s Guaranteed Pyorrhea R em ­ ed y : A mixture o f pum ice, alum, sucrose, flavors, etc. which sold fo r $10 per 3^ ounce package. Evidence o f safety and value were inadequate. Misbranded. January 1932, p. 14 3 * Belm ont G erm icide: Salt, borax, cam ­ phor, menthol and methyl salicylate. A n ­ tiseptic claims were false. April 1935, p. 6 7 8 4 B enetol T ooth C ream : Claims fo r “ protection against bacteria that attack teeth and gums” were false. M arch 1935, p. 496.$ B iS oD oL : .Stated to contain sodium bicarbonate, magnesium carbonate, bis­ m uth subnitrate, diastase, papain and oil o f peppermint. M arketed with unwar­ ranted, misleading and ridiculous thera­ peutic claims. Needlessly com plex. A u g­ ust 1932, p. 1427* Biz: Contained phenol, cam phor and alcohol. M isbranded in that it was stated to be safe while containing poison. M arch 1935 . P- 4 9 8 4

Barmidon Tablets: Contained barbital and aminopyrine. Dangerous to health if used as directed in the labeling. July ! 94° , p . n 3 7 4

Blackstone’s T ooth P aste: Antiseptic claims made were false. January' 1935, p. 143.$

B-B H eadache Pow ders: Potassium brom ide, aspirin, acetanilid and caffeine. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, p. 1137.$

Bost T ooth Paste: Advertising claims not supported by adequate evidence. M a y 1936, p. 9 0 1 * Abuse o f dentists in advertising. August 1936, p. 1564.*

B. C. H eadache Pow ders: Potassium Brander’s N o. J : Soap, phenols, glyc­ brom ide, aspirin, acetanilid and caffeine. erin' and water. M ou th wash, deodorant Dangerous to health if used as suggested and antiseptic claims were false. M arch in the labeling. July 1940, p.. 11374 1935 =P- 4 9 8 4

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B rom o-C itra: Sodium brom ide, acetanilid and caffeine, in an effervescent base. Dangerous to health if used as sug­ gested in the labeling. July 1941, p. 11494 Brom o-Seltzer: Sodium brom ide, acetanilid and caffeine, in an effervescent base. A potentially dangerous product sold directly to the public. August 1936, P- 1559* September 1940, p. 1506, p. 1510.* O ctober 1936, pp. 1672, 1673.*

Caperoid Tablets: Davis Treatment.

See Sherman L.

• Capsonite: Tincture o f aconite, tinc­ ture o f iodine, chloroform , capsicum and ephedrine. Stated to be the “ CounterIrritant Supreme.” Com position irra­ tional, claims unwarranted. February ! 935>P- 3 ! 9 * Carbol E ugenol: A zinc oxide eugenol cem ent o f secret com position. September I 934; P- 1692*

Cadodyne T ablets: Stated to contain acetanilid. Strength and purity fell be­ low the labeled standard and quality. M arch 1935, p. 497.$

Carbol E ugenol S P ow d er: Contained zinc oxide with a small am ount o f silver nitrate. N o caution against use in an­ terior teeth. September 1934, p. 1694.*

C al-A cetyl: Aspirin and calcium glu­ conate. Advertising claims unwarranted. M ay 1937, p. 826.*

Carnation D ental C ream : Claims to prevent pyorrhea and harden the gums were false. February 1939, p. 283.J

Calciphos: A calcium -phosphate m ix­ ture. Inadequate evidence o f usefulness. September 1936, p. 17 7 2 *

Caroid D ental P ow d er: Contained papain. N ot shown that papain has value. April 1941, p. 639.*

C al-co-cin: Calciurfi salts o f cinchophen and benzoic acid. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the label­ ing. July 1940, p. 11374

Castle U -V L ig h t: N ot shown to be significantly effective in dental offices or waiting rooms. August 1, 1944, p. 1124.*

Calox T ooth P ow d er: Stated to con ­ tain sodium perborate and calcium per­ oxide. Composition irrational. January ! 935> P- 1 4 ° * August 1937, p. 1 3 8 1 * Firm ordered to cease certain misleading advertising claims. M arch 1940, p. 448.** Also see Novem ber 1943, p. 1767* and June 1, 1945, p. 7 4 7 *

Catalyn: A m ixture o f bran, starch, epinephrine and sugar. Claims m ade for the product were false. A pril 1935, p. 6754 Cato Anti-Pyorrhea T ooth Paste: It was not a germ icide o r antiseptic as claimed. June 1932, p. 1055.$ June 1935) P- 6 724

Calsodent: A n unessential m odification o f com m on salt. M arch 1932, p. 513.* Sodium chloride (95.8 per ce n t), sodium bicarbonate, flavors, saccharin and acidbase indicators. Claims fo r use in pyor­ rhea, infection, etc., were false. January : 935> P- 1474 C am pho-Phenique: Essentially phenol 5 per cent, cam phor 20 per cent and liquid petrolatum 75 per, cent. T h era ­ peutic claims were unwarranted. M arch ' 93*, P- 5 1 0 *

Caulk Absorbent Points and A bsorb­ ent C otton R olls: F ound not to be ster­ ile. D ecem ber 1939, p. 2056.$ Causalin: Contained aminopyrine, sal­ icylic ester ethyl carbonate and quinoline sulfonate. Dangerous to health if used as directed in the labeling. July 1940, P- 11374 C eanothyn: A proprietary hemostatic. Found to be ineffective on oral adm in­ istration. April 1942, p. 678.*

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C e-K elp : Firm agreed to stop making certain misrepresentations. M a y 1940, p. 788.# C eko D ental Paste: Contained potas­ sium chlorate in addition to conventional dentifrice ingredients. T h e therapeutic claims were false. April 1935, p. 673.$ C epa col: M arketed fo r use as an anti­ septic. Claims for use in V in cen t’s in ­ fection and disinfection o f instruments not supported by adequate evidence. January 1, 1945, p. 86.* C erevesine T ablets: Consisted o f dried yeast. Claims fo r usefulness in the treat­ ment o f diabetes and use as toothpaste were false. January 1935, p. 144.$ Chalon Antiseptic M ou th W ash: A du l­ terated and misbranded; not antiseptic. August 1935, p. 14004 Chasers: A breath lozenge. Firm agreed to stop making certain misrepre­ sentations. M arch 1941, p. 474.# C helf’s C .C . C om poun d : Contained potassium brom ide and acetanilid. Firm agreed to cease disseminating advertise­ ments which fail to reveal that its fre­ quent and continued use m ight be dan­ gerous. July 1941, p. 11494 Chew ing G um : Therapeutic claims for chewing gum are unwarranted. (State­ ment o f C ouncil policy with regard to chewing gum .) June 1940, p. 954.* M ay 1941, p. 8 2 3 * C hlorax: Consisted essentially o f cal­ cium hypochlorite, lithium chloride, m er­ curic chloride and water. Pyorrhea claims were false. June 1932, p. 10554 Cidic C om fort C om poun d : Contained aminopyrine. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in labeling. July 1940, p. 1137.$ C olgate’s R ibbon D ental C ream : Claims for value in connection with “ bad breath” misleading. Abuse o f dentists in sales propaganda. August 1934, p. 1488.*

August 1936, p. 1564.* Novem ber 1938, p. 1854.* Firm agrees to stop making certain misleading claims. August 1940, p. 1310.# April 1, 1944, p. 555.# N o ­ vem ber 1, 1944, p. 1516.# See also June J945>P- 7 4 7 * C olgate’s T ooth P ow d er: “ Bad breath” claims misleading. Abuse o f dentist in advertising. N ovem ber 1, 1943, p. 1767.* Firm agrees to stop certain misrepresen­ tations. April 1, 1944, p. 555.# N o ­ vember 1, 1944, p. 1516.# See also June l 94r5>P- 7 4 7 * C o-lA v-O il: Fish oil, calcium , m agne­ sium, iron and aluminum com pounds. Contained n o vitamin D . January 1935, p. 1454 C re-C a l-C o: Phenolic substance, such as creosote, and 9 9 % water. Antisep­ tic claims were false. A pril 1935, p. 6764 C re -O -T o l: Soap, water, coal tar neu­ tral oils and phenols. Diseased gums claims were false. Produce not anti­ septic when diluted, one teaspoonful to a quart o f water. D ecem ber 1939, p. 205 6 4 C reo T hym ol: Powde;r: Z in c oxide, bismuth subnitrate, rosin and iodoform . L iqu id: Eugenol, thymol and creosote. Suitability for root canal filling doubt­ fu l; germicidal claims exaggerated. April 1937, p. 662.'* C u e: A Colgate liquid dentifrice. N ot shown to be effective in cleaning teeth. N ovem ber 1, 1943, p. 1768.* June 1, 1945. P- 7 4 7 * D ar-L ing-O il: Contained cam phor, chloroform , mustard and pine oils. T o o th ache claims were false. July 1930, P- i 356 4 Davies’ G en-Seng: Powdered ginseng root, aloe, magnesium sulfate, sodium bi­ carbonate and sugar. Claims re ulcer­ ated and bleeding gums were false. Jan­

uary ! 935) P-

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Sherman L. Davis T rea tm en t: Nutri­ tional products o f uncertain com position and action. Davis did not submit ade­ quate evidence o f their value. Septem­ ber 1930, p. 1744* D eba cterol: A n aqueous solution o f sulfuric acid (25.9 per cen t), sulfurous acid (14.3 per cent) and phenols (4.6 per cent) with suspended carbon parti­ cles (9.8 per cen t). ■ Unwarranted thera­ peutic claims. Novem ber 1935, p. 197°-* D ecrosan : A 35 per cent solution o f creosote in glycerin. Claims were unwar­ ranted and exaggerated. A pril 1936, p. 694-* D entalac: M outh wash containing phenol, potassium chlorate and zinc sul­ fate. Therapeutic value not shown. M arch 1941, p. 4 7 3 * D en tin ol: Cresol, oil o f eucalyptus, oil o f birch, oil o f sassafras, cam phor, oil o f capsicum, oil o f turpentine, alcohol and ether. M isleading therapeutic claims. M ay 1932, p. 866.* D entoris: Boric acid, thymol, salicylic acid, alcohol and water. Pyorrhea claims false. April 1935, p. 677.$ D ifuseptic: A root canal filling stated to contain iodoform , balsam Peru, ba­ rium sulfate, zinc oxide, paraffin and chloroform . It was unnecessarily com ­ plex. April 1937, p. 6 6 0 * D ixie F ever and Pain P ow d er: Acetanilid, sodium bicarbonate, caffeine and charcoal. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, P - 1137-t DuBarry Success C ourse: Firm agreed to discontinue representing in con nec­ tion with its course and the cosmetics sold fo r use with it that vitamin D pre­ vents tooth decay or that vitamin C can be depended upon to maintain the health o f the teeth o r prevent pyorrhea. July 1, j 944j P- 9 7 1-#

Duncan’s O z o n : Pine oil. Claims for use in sore m outh, R ig g ’s disease and pyorrhea were false. January 1935, p. 1464 D unlop Pyorrhea P aste: B oric acid, glycerin, pepperm int oil, alcohol and water. Claims as an antiseptic pyorrhea paste were false. January 1935, p. 146.$ A pril 1935, p. 674,t p. 678.I August : 935> P- ! 3984 P- 1399,4 D u n lop’s Ethyl B orate: B oric acid, al­ cohol and flavored water. Pyorrhea and trench m outh claims were false. April ! 935> P- 67 4 4 August 1935, p. 13984 E ctonal D ental P ou ltice: R ed pepper, belladonna leaves, hops and acacia. T ooth ache and abscess claims false. M arch 1935, p. 497.$ E drolax: Claims for it as an accessory food were false. April 1935, p. 676.$ E E Pow ders: Acetanilid, aspirin, p o ­ tassium brom ide. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, p. 11374 E ff-R em in D en tifrice: A n effervescent mixture. Therapeutic usefulness not demonstrated. N ovem ber 1939, p. 1887.* Remineralizing claims false. January 1, 1944, p. ii6 .| June 1, 1945, p. 7 5 0 * E l-B e-O ral: M ou th wash w hich con ­ tained guaiacol, anise oil, alcohol and water. False pyorrhea claims. A pril 1932, p. 686.$ E l-C re-S ol: Sulfuric acid (24. 4 per cen t), sulfurous acid (9.7 per cen t), phe­ nolic com pounds (3.8 per cent) and car­ bon particles. “ . . . the crudest form o f drug therapeusis.” February 1937, p. 310* Dr. Ellis’ F. E. I. Solution: ' Boric acid, glycerin, a small am ount o f copper sulfate and water, flavored. False pyor­ rhea claims. D ecem ber 1931, p. 2416.$ Dr. Ellis’ F. E. I. T ooth P aste: False

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pyorrhea 241 7 4

claims.

Decem ber

1931,

p.

E m ed ent Pyorrhea M ou th W ash # 1 : Sodium chloride, boric acid, thym ol, ex­ tracts o f plant drugs, alcohol and water. Pyorrhea claims were false. A pril 1932, p. 6 8 6 4 E m edent Pyorrhea T rea tm en t: A 41 per cent solution o f sulfuric acid in wa­ ter. Price $10 for 18.5 cc. O ctober 1930, P- 19 4 5 * E fiicol: Sodium chloride (0.5 per cen t), sodium bicarbonate (0 .4 per cen t), borax (0.6 per cen t), a lcoh ol (5 per cent) in water. U n fou n ded claims for pyorrhea. July 1929, p. 1320.* P roduct n ot antiseptic. D ecem ber 1931, p. 2417.$ E son: Phenol, an iodine com pound, glycerin, alcohol and water. False ther­ apeutic claims. M arch 1935, p. 4 9 8 4 E x-C el T ooth Stain R em o v er: A 16 per cent solution o f h ydrochloric acid in water. Dissolved tooth enamel rapidly. February 1931, p. 356.* F agisote: A lime water and glycerin solution o f creosote. False pyorrhea claims. August 1935, p. 14004 Fantazn N o. 1 : A ppeared to be a so­ lution o f benzocaine in carbitol. E xa g ­ gerated claims for usefulness as topical anesthetic. August 1933, p. 1526.* F e e d -E m : A mixture o f com pounds of calcium, phosphorus and fluorine. U n­ scientific and useless product. A pril 1936, P- 6 9 5 * F. E. I. P roducts: See under D r. Ellis. Film F lote: A “ stain remover.” T w o solutions, one containing iodine (3.3 per cent) and the other sodium thiosulfate (5 per cen t). Usefulness not shown. O c ­ tober 1938, p. 1676.* First A id P oc-K its: Gauze bandage and absorbent cotton contained viable

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micro-organisms. July 1940, p. 1138.J F leer’s D ubble Bubble Chewing G um : Firm agreed to discontinue certain mis­ leading claims. D ecem ber 1940, p. 1988.# Fluorides: Preparations for routine use not acceptable. M ay 1, 1944, p. 691.* July i, 1945, p. 9 0 2 * F oresite: Contained pum ice. Unwarranted trench m outh claims.

27.8 per cent pyorrhea and July 1930, p.

I 357-*' Forhan’s Pyorrhea Astringent: Essen­ tially an acid-aqueous-glycerin solution o f zinc chloride (50 per cen t). U nw ar­ ranted therapeutic claims. O ctober 1929, p. i 94° * Forhan’s T ooth Paste: A “ secret-form ula” preparation, marketed with un­ warranted therapeutic claims. O ctober 1 929> P- I940-* M arch 1931, p. 5 4 8 * January 1943, p. 129.* N ovem ber 1, J943) P- 17 6 8 * June 1, 1945, p. 7 4 8 * Federal T rad e Commission C om plaint filed D ecem ber 1943, p. i9 5 4 -f F ortified P alm -C o.: “ T he m odern cal­ cium phosphorus vitamin D aid.” Firm agreed to discontinue certain misrepre­ sentations. January 1942, p. 136.# F our P er Cent Procaine Solutions: See under Procaine, 4 per cent. Frigidine T ooth Paste: Contained car­ bon tetrachloride (1.2 per cent) in ad­ dition to conventional ingredients. Claims relating to pyorrhea and teeth false. A pril 1935, p. 674.J Furstenberg’s Felsol: Acetophenetidin, antipyrine, caffeine and an iodine co m ­ pound. False therapeutic claims. April 1 935> P- 6 79-t Gardinier Sedative C em en t: A zinc oxide eugenol mixture o f conventional semisecret composition. Unwarranted therapeutic claims. January 1940, p. 119*

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G. C. C. Golden Chem ical C om poun d : were false. A pril 1935, p. 675.$ Iron sulfate in water. Claims for use­ G um R u b : Sulfur (21.6 per cen t), fulness in treating bleeding gums, p y or­ glycerin, gum and water, flavored. False rhea and trench m outh were false. A pril claims for prevention o f pyorrhea. June 1935, P- 6 7 6 4 1932, p. 10534 , Germ olyptus: (See M idland H osp ita l). G u m ton e: Iodine, salicylic acid, phe­ nol, a zinc com pound, chloroform , cam ­ G erm ozon e: Sodium chloride, alum i­ phor, thymol and form aldehyde. False num sulfate, potassium permanganate, claims fo r treatment o f pyorrhea and potassium chlorate and water. Antisep­ trench mouth. M arch 1935, p. 496.$ tic, m outh wash and healing claims false. January 1935, p. 144.$ D r. Hand’s T eeth in g L otion : Potas­ sium brom ide, alcohol, glycerin and wa­ Gilbert’s O ral A ntiseptic: Phenols, in ­ ter. Potentially harmful preparation for cluding creosote, anise oil, sugar and unsupervised lay use. February 1932, water, colored red. Claims fo r pyorrhea, tender and bleeding gums and V in cen t’ s p. 3 3 0 * infection were false. M arch, 1935, P496.J See also June 1932, p. 1053.$ Giles’ G erm icide: Linseed oil, ca m ­ ph or and ether. T ooth ache claims were false. A pril 1935, p. 6 7 7 4 G in-ga-sol: Potassium chlorate, potas­ sium chloride, alcohol, glycerin,, water and a trace o f a substance yielding free chlorine. False antiseptic, pyorrhea and trench m outh claims. A pril 1935, P6754 G lucaine: Procaine gluconate in aqu e­ ous solution, intended fo r parenteral in ­ jection as a local anesthetic. Claims fo r superiority over procaine hydrochloride unwarranted. D ecem ber 1, 1943, p.

H ed -L y te: Acetanilid, sodium bro­ m ide and caffeine. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, p. 1137.$ H e m o : F ound to contain less calcium and phosphorus than claimed. M islead­ in g nutritional statements. January 1, 1944, p. 1164 H ero n ’s Pure Eucalyptus O il: D id not meet U . S. P. requirements for eucalyp­ tus

oil.

stated.

1953* G lyco-tan -ph en e: Phenol, menthol, glycerin and water. tic and pyorrhea claims false.

H eadache Tablets (J. R . Watkins C o .) : Contained acetanilid and their use as directed w ould be dangerous to health. August 1, 1942, p. 1520.$

tannin, Antisep­ January

r935, P- 1474 G ood y’s H eadache P ow d er: Potassium bromide, acetanilid, aspirin and caffeine. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, p. 1137.$ Gra^Ern D ental C ream : Unwarranted therapeutic claims. M a y 1939, p. 801.* Grimes’ O intm en t: C am phor, red u c­ ing sugars and opium extract in an oin t­ ment base. Claims regarding pyorrhea

N ot efficacious

for

purposes

August 1, 1942, p. 15204

D r. H ubbell’s F orm ula: Chloral hy­ drate, volatile oils, form aldehyde, acetic acid, sulfuric acid, small proportions of plant extracts, alcohol (50 per cent )and water. Pyorrhea claims were false. O c ­ tober 1931, p. 2014.*$ February 1932, p. 332-* D r. H u ff’s Com bination T ooth Powder and M ou th W ash: Sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodium borate, lactose and methyl salicylate. False pyorrhea claims. June 1932, p. 1057.$ H ydrocin T ablets: (See R enton’ s).

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Hygeaire Ultra V iolet Disinfecting L am p: N ot shown to be significantly ef­ fective in dental offices o r waiting rooms. August 1, 1944, p. 1124.* H yral: Firm" ordered to discontinue certain misleading claims. June 1941, p. 1005.** I-d en -tin e D en tal C ream : Contained pepsin and an iodide, in addition to conventional ingredients. Claims for treatment o f bleeding gums and pyorrhea were false. April 1935, p. 674, 6 7 9 4 Indian N ew D iscovery: C hloroform , ether, ammonia, volatile oils, alcohol and water. Claims regarding toothache were false. M arch 1935, p. 498.J Insulans Capsules: Product was phys­ iologically inert. Claims w ere therefore false. M arch 1935, p. 497.$ Iod en t T ooth Pastes N o. 1 and N o. 2 : W ere accepted at one time, but were de­ leted for failure to com ply with C ou n ­ cil requirements in regard to labels and advertising. July 1939, p. 1 1 9 4 * N o ­ vember 1943, p. 1 7 6 8 * June 1, 1945, p. 7 4 8 * Iparta T ooth Paste: A “ secret for­ mula” preparation. Advertising misleads the public with regard to dentists and the function o f a dentifrice. D ecem ber *934, P- 2 2 2 3 * August 1936, p. 1562.* August 1937, p. 1381.* September 1937, P- I557-# D ecem ber 1, 1942, p. 2244.* July 1, 1943, p. 1109.f N ovem ber 1, 1943, p. 1768.* Gingivitis reported fo l­ low ing its use in 1944. M arch 1, 1945, P- 3 5 3 * June 1, 1945, p. 7 4 8 * Isoton : Apparently a dilute flavored aqueous solution o f oxyquinoline sulfate and benzoic acid. N ot shown to be use­ ful in dentistry.' January 1942, p. 133.* Ivoryn e Peroxide G u m : C orn syrup, calcium peroxide, sugar, gum base and flavors. N ot shown to be effective for bleaching stains, etc. September 1, 1943, p. 1449*

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Jodo-Form agen: A zinc oxide-eugenol type cement w hich contained calcium hydroxide and phenol. Nám e is mis­ leading and claims fo r value were un­ warranted. September 1935, p. 1585.* J o -V ex : A n aqueous solution o f cal­ cium chloride containing a very small amount o f available chlorine. False pyorrhea and trench mouth claims. .M arch 1935, p. 4 9 7 4 K a l: Powdered rice, cocoa and dical­ cium phosphate. Claims fo r calcium therapy false. August 1935, p. 14004 K a -N o -M o r Capsules: Contained acetophenetidin, caffeine and aspirin. A dangerous drug. Label did not bear ade­ quate warning. July 1941, p. 11494 K elfo o d : Sea weed, fatty oil and yeast. Claims regarding tooth decay false. A u ­ gust 1935, p. 1399.Í K elly’s P aste: A patented zinc oxiderosin mixture o f semisecret composition. N ovem ber 1937, p. 1896.* K e lp : A natural product, not shown to be useful in dental therapeutics. A u ­ gust 1936, p. 15 5 9 * K elp-A -M a.lt: C om p lex vegetable-min­ eral mixture. Claims fo r curative p rop ­ erties in certain deficiency diseases false. April 1935, p. 6 7 9 4 K elp od in e: A kelp “ concentrate.” U n ­ warranted caries and pyorrhea claims. February 1935, p. 316.* K em o zo n e: O xyquinoline sulfate in tablets and in 1 per cent solution. Claims unwarranted, name uninformative. D e ­ cem ber 1930, p. 2303.* Product adul­ terated in that it' was not antiseptic. A pril 1935, p. 6 7 3 4 K e y Tasteless C od L iver O il Tablets: Claims fo r strengthening the teeth were false. A pril 1935, p. 676.$ S. B. K itch el’s L inim ent: A m m onia, sodium and potassium carbonates and

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water. Claims re toothache false. Janu­ ary 1935, P- j 4 5 4 K len -D en t: Sodium perborate, m ag­ nesium oxide and peroxide, soap, methyl salicylate and fatty oil. Claims for pre­ venting pyorrhea and caries were false. January 1935, p. 1464 K le x : T w o per cent hydrochloric acid. A potentially dangerous stain remover. August 1935, p. 1397* K n o x T artar: A mixture containing diatomaceous earth and sand. N ovem ­ ber 1928, p. 2168.* K oen ig ’s N ervin e: Bromides, extracts o f plant material, glycerin, alcohol and benzoic acid. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in labeling. July 1941, p. 11494 K o jen e quinoline in m outh p. 145.$

and K o je n o l: Contained oxysulfate. Claims re antiseptic and throat false. January 1935, August 1935, p. 1400.$

K olyn os T ooth P aste: A dentifrice o f variable composition, marketed with exaggerated and misleading claims. F eb­ ruary 1932, p. 3 2 8 * February 1934, p. 343.* Abuse o f dentists in advertising. August 1936, p. 15 6 4 * August 1937, p. 1382.* September 1937, p. 1557•# D e ­ leted from A .D .R . M ay 1, 1944, p. 692.* June 1, 1945, p . '7 4 9 * K o p a l: A coating to be applied to the teeth in a manner similar to that in which liquid nail polish is used. N ot shown to be desirable or entirely safe. July 1, 1942, p. 1279* K ram er’s Original Charcoal D ental C ream : Contained 1 per cent o f char­ coal. Evidence o f safety and effectiveness not adequate. M ay 1932, p. 868.* K u-R ill.

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Lam bert’s P ow d er: Contained aspirin, salol and acetanilid, a drug which might be harmful.. Claims fo r general relief o f pain were false. M arch 1935, p. 4 9 8 4

L a r-lo -B en : Sodium chloride, iodides, benzyl alcohol, gallic acid, glycerin and water, flavored. Claims as m outh anti­ septic were false. M arch 1935, p. 497-t L a rodon : A n analgesic, similar chem i­ cally to aminopyrine. Adequate evidence o f safety and effectiveness not available. January 1937, p. 13 8 * Lavita (D e n tifr ic e ): Essentially pu m ­ ice and,soap. Price $2.50 per 3.2-ounce can. Pyorrhea claims irrational. Janu­ ary 193°; P- 1 7 5 * February 1930, p. 3 4 5 * L a vod en t: A m outh wash containing zinc and amm onium chlorides, water, saccharin and flavors. Germ icidal and pyorrhea claims false. June 1932, p. 10564 L a vodin: Potassium iodide, sodium chloride, borax, oil o f cassia, glycerin, alcohol and water, colored. Claims re pyorrhea and trench mouth were false. January 1935, P- 144>t P- 14^4 Claims re tooth decay were false. April 1935, pp. 673 and 6 7 4 4 Lavoris: A n acid aqueous solution marketed as a mouth wash and liquid dentifrice. Claims unwarranted. Product too acid for use as a dentifrice. D ecem ­ ber i, 1944, p. 1 6 7 9 * L e e ’s A ntiseptine P ow d er: Stated to contain aluminum sulfate and oxyquinoline sulfate. It did not contain them. Pyorrhea and gingivitis claims were false. April 1935, p. 6 7 6 4 L e e ’s M ilk o f M agnesia D ental C ream : Claims to make gums healthy and firm were false. July 1940, p. 11384 D r. L e e ’s P reventive D en tifrice: So­ dium perborate, talc, calcium carbonate and methyl salicylate. Claims re pyor­ rhea were false. January 1935, p. 1464 L eto ’s fo r the Gums: C opper sulfate, iodine and water. Claims re self-treat­ ment o f pus pockets false. February ! 939>P- 2 8 2 4

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L iberty L in im en t: Petroleum distillate, such as kerosene, and a small amount o f methyl salicylate. 'Claims fo r tooth­ ache were false. A pril 1935, p. 677.$

M ackie’s Pine O il: A coniferous oil. Claims fo r germ icidal properties, tooth­ ache and local anesthetic value were false. January 1935, p. 147.$

Listerine A ntiseptic: A m outh wash marketed direct to the public with un­ warranted therapeutic claims. N ovem ­ ber 1939, p. 1890.#

M agic Salve H ea l-A l: Petrolatum and 6 per cent o f pepperm int oil. Claims for use in toothache and neuralgia were false. January 1935, p. 1454

Listerine T ooth P aste: A dentifrice o f conventional com position. Sample an­ alyzed contained sugar and a large p ro­ portion o f calcium sulfate. Unwarranted claims. Abuse o f dentists in advertising. August 1936, p. 1 5 6 4 * O ctober 1939, p. 1709.* Novem ber 1, 1943, p. 1769.* June 1, 1945, p. 7 4 9 *

M agm a o f Alum ina and K aolin (D en ­ tal) (John W yeth & B r o .): K aolin and aluminum hydroxide gel. N ot shown to be useful in dentistry. O ctober 1941, p. 1684*

L orty Antiseptic T o o th P aste: C on ­ tained potassium chlorate. Pyorrhea and antiseptic claims were false. April 1932, p. 6 8 8 4 L ucky H ea rt Kiss Sw eet T ooth Paste: Germ icidal and caries claims false. Feb­ ruary 1939, p. 2 8 2 4 L u ebert’s N o x ’ em Pain T ablets: A cetanilid, caffeine, sodium bicarbonate, strychnine and starch. T ooth ache claims false. June 1932, p. 10564 L u -O ra : Contained resorcinol, borax, alcohol and water, flavored and col­ ored. Pyorrhea, trench m outh and ger­ micidal claims were false. June, 1932,

P- 10534 Dr. L yon ’s T ooth P ow d er: A n unusu­ ally abrasive dentifrice, fou n d to con ­ tain orris root in addition to conventional ingredients. Unwarranted disparage­ ment o f tooth pastes. M arch 1932, p. 509.* Abuse o f dentists in advertising. August 1936, p. 156 4 * April 1937, p. 665.* August 1937, p. 1381.* O rdered by Federal T rade Commission to stop using the slogan “ D o as Y ou r Dentist Does— Use P ow der.” D ecem ber 1, 1942, p. 2246.** Found to scratch glass. July 1940, p. 1 1 3 3 * See also June 1, 1945, p. 7 4 9 *

Magnesia O xoids: Magnesia, m agne­ sium peroxide and starch. Claims re bad breath, tooth and gum troubles were false. August 1935, p. 14004 M a yo’s D en tifrice: Contained sodium sulfocarbolate. Claims re trench mouth, pyorrhea and R igg’s disease were false. April 1935, p. 6 7 5 4 Dr. M cA rth u r’s D ental M assage (C r e a m ): A dentifrice for which unwar­ ranted cleansing and therapeutic claims were made. It consisted principally o f calcium sulfate. M ay 1932, p. 870.* M cN ess’ E xtract o f C od L iver O ilT o n ic: T he product did not possess vita­ m in D potency. A pril 1935, p. 672.$ M edisalt: Sodium chloride, m agne­ sium carbonate and water, flavored. Claims for stimulating activity o f the gums were false. A pril 1935, p. 6 7 7 4 M ed isol: A mixture .containing ch loro­ form , intended fo r use in softening D ifuseptic, which see. A pril 1937, p. 660.* M en th oform : Contained oil o f cassia, menthol, form aldehyde, glycerin, a lco­ hol and water, colored red. Claims re tender bleeding, turgid and receding gums and pyorrhea were false. April i 935>P- 6 73-$ M ercitan products: T w o creams, co n ­ taining mercury com pounds and two aqueous solutions o f trichloroacetic acid

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taining aspirin and acetophenetidin, a potentially harmful drug. Claim s re toothache were false. A pril 1935, p. 6764

M errell’s Penetrating O il: Contained turpentine and eucalyptol. Claims re aching teeth were false. April 1935, p.

M u -C o l: Salt and borax in equal parts, plus aromatics. July 1929, p. 1322.*

6754 M ico Pyorrhea Solutions: N o. 1 was essentially a flavored 1.5 per cent solu­ tion o f sodium chloride. N o. 2 was a dilute glycerin solution o f iodine and zinc iodide. Labeled fo r hom e treat­ ment o f pyorrhea. September 1931, p. 1791* M idland Hospital Germ olyptus: Germ icidal and m outh wash claims were false. February 1939, p. 283.J M igro H eadache P ow d er: Labeled to contain 5 grains acetanilid per p ow der; actually contained materially m ore than that am ount o f acetanilid. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1941, p. 1149.$ M iracle Pyorrhea P ow d er: Essentially a mixture o f baking soda and borax. N ovem ber 1928, p. 2170.* M o lo : Z in c chloride and iodide, glyc­ erin, alcohol and water, colored. Claims as iodine m outh and throat antiseptic were false. January 1935, p. 145.$ M on oca in e with E pinephrine 1: 100,000: Currently available evidence in ­ dicates that it is too strong for routine use. T h e 1 per cent solution is accepted. June i, 1944, pp. 741 and 818.* D e ­ cem ber 1, 1944, p. 1678.* M osso’s O il o f Salt: Essentially linseed oil, turpentine, cam phor and phenol. Pyorrhea claims were false. Decem ber 193^ P- 24184 M ou th Wash (G olden Peacock C o .): Antiseptic claims were false. February i 939>P- 282.$ M R Son Pink W onders: Tablets co n ­

M u c o te x : T h e firm did n ot reveal the com position o f the product. I t was found to contain alcohol, salicylic acid and an alliaceous oil, perhaps mustard oil. Safety and effectiveness not shown. August 1, 1942, p. 1 5 1 9 * M u -S ol-D en t: A flavored alkaline solu­ tion. Pyorrhea and caries claims un­ warranted. O ctober 1928, p. 1977.* M ygron e (T a b le ts): Contained am inopyrine. T ooth ache claims were false. D ecem ber 1931, p. 2419.$ M y o d in e: Essentially tincture o f io ­ dine, diluted 1:15. M arketed as a thera­ peutic m outh w a sh ; claims unwarranted. September 1932, p. 1633.* M yraphen (T a b le ts ): Am inopyrine and caffeine. Label claims were false, as it is dangerous when used as directed. February 1939, p. 283.$ F ound to con ­ tain less than labeled am ount o f aceto­ phenetidin. D ecem ber 1939, p. 205 6 4 N asene: A flavored sodium perborate. T h e name was uninformative. January I 9 3 i ,p . 1 4 6 * Nash’s P ain -G o: Kerosene, turpentine and sassafras oils. Antiseptic and tooth­ ache claims were false. February 1939, p.. 2 8 2 4 N eo C ola c: A n extract o f gum copal in acetone and amyl acetate. A n unorig­ inal mixture o f secret com position and uninform ative name. M arch 1937, p. 471* N eo D en t Coagulant: 10 per cent solu­ tion o f trichloroacetic acid in ethyl ace­ tate. Unwarranted therapeutic claims. M arch 1937, p. 471.*

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Nervease H eadache Pow ders: C on ­ tained acetanilid and caffeine. Danger­ ous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1941, p. 11494 N eu -C a rb: ¡Calcium carbonate (42 per cen t), magnesium carbonate (15 per cen t), starch, talc and a bland oil (4 per cent) flavored. Claims re pyorrhea and acid m outh were false. January 1935, p. 143.$ N eu -O ra C ontact A nesthetic: A 15.6 per cent solution o f cocaine with epi­ nephrine 1:5,ooo in alcohol (50 per c e n t). Cocaine content excessive, suggested use too broad. August 1932, p. 1 4 3 0 * N eu ro-N erve Powders: Aspirin, aceto­ phenetidin and caffeine. T ooth ache claims were false. July 1930, p. 1357.$ N eu roin e: Sodium brom ide and alco­ hol, but more sodium brom ide and less alcohol than declared on the label. D an­ gerous to the health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1941, p. 11494 N ew -M ix D ental C ream : A cid and alkaline pastes, marketed in a double tube. N ot shown to be effective for uses claimed. January 1931, p. 148.* N itro-M eth ol A sep tic: Ethyl nitrite, al­ cohol, aldehydes and volatile oils. Claims re sore gums and pyorrhea were false. January 1935, p. 148.$ N .M .P . Soluble: Ethylene glycol and a mercurated phenol. Unwarranted pyor­ rhea claims. M arch 1939, p. 469.* N ofa l: Coal tar creosote, rosin soap, alcohol and water. Claims re pyorrhea and bleeding gums were false. D ecem ­ ber 1931, p. 241 94 A pril 1935, p. 6 7 5 4 N orw ich D ental C ream : Contained emetine. Claims for preservation o f teeth and prevention o f pyorrhea were false. January 1935, p. 146.$ N ovaldin: M ight be expected to act like aminopyrine. Usefulness not estab­ lished. Potential harmfulness not men­

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tioned by distributor. Advertising claims misleading. January 1937,'p. 133-* N ovocain-Pontocaine with C obefrin : A local anesthetic fo r parenteral in jec­ tion. In addition to 2 per cent o f p ro­ caine (N ov oca in ), it contains 0.15 per cent o f tetracaine hydrochloride (P ontocain e). Unnecessarily potent and toxic fo r routine use. N ot shown to be equal or superior to less com p lex products. D ecem ber 1, 1942, p. 2247.* June 1, ! 944> PP- 743* and 8 1 8 * A pril 1, 1945, p. 4 9 4 * August 1, 1945, P- I0 3 r N ovon ol O intm ent: A local anesthetic, such as procaine, in an ointment base. Antiseptic claims were false. A pril 1935, p. 6 7 8 4 N ovothesia-D ick’s: A n unnecessarily com plex liquid topical anesthetic m ix­ ture containing benzocaine. Therapeutic claims unwarranted. M arch 1937, p. 469* N u m -D en t: A topical anesthetic con ­ taining benzocaine 18 per cent and alco­ hol 20 per cent in methyl carbitol. Nam e u ninform ative; com position not d e­ clared. Novem ber 1935, p, 1969.* N um in: Powdered beef bone. N o evi­ dence to warrant its routine use in the treatment o f dental disorders. August 1939, P- 1367* Nuran Tablets: Acetophenetidin, as- ■ pirin and caffeine. Contained less aceto­ phenetidin than stated on the label. Claims re toothache and lack o f depress­ ing action on the heart were false. April i 935>P- 6 7 4 4 O ccy-C rystin e: Essentially a solution o f epsom salt and sodium thiosulfate. A needlessly com plex cathartic marketed with unwarranted claims. M arch 1937, P- 4 7 5 *

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Pain O il (Furst-M cNess C o .) : A lco ­ hol, mustard oil, methyl salicylate, eucalyptol and water. Claim s re toothache were false. April 1935, p. 673.$ Palm iacol: Contained a fatty sub­ stance, creosote and water. Claims as antiseptic were false. January 1935, p. i 43-t Pals Preparations (7 o f th e m ): All declared unacceptable and reasons stated in original report. August 1933, p. 1528* Par k elp : Claims fo r supplying needed fo o d minerals were false. A pril 1935, p. 677.J Vitam in claims were false. A pril 1935, p. 6 7 9 4 August 1, 1942, p. 1521.Î Pearlo T ooth P ow d er: Magnesium peroxide (60 per ce n t), sodium perbor­ ate (30 per cent) arid soap (10 per cen t), flavored. January 1931, p. 1 4 6 * P eb eco T ooth P aste: Contains potas­ sium chlorate. Unwarranted advertis­ ing claims. D ecem ber 1933, p. 2248.* Abuse o f dentists in advertising. August 1936, p. 1564.* Comments on potassium chlorate. August 1936, pp. 1565-1566.* August 1937, p. 1381.* N ovem ber 1, r943> P- I77° * June 1, 1945, p. 7 4 9 * Pepsodent

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Phenammo Capsules: Contained acetophenetidin in less than the amount stated on the label. M arch 1935, p. 4974

Phen-Amy-Caps: Capsules, each con­ taining acetophenetidin (60 m g.), amido­ pyrine (223 m g.), caffeine (26 mg.) and an extract of a mydriatic drug. Claims re toothache and neuritis were false. January 1935, p. 144.$ Phenlin-Oris: Ointm ent containing small proportion of cresylic acid. Claims as preventive against infection were false. A Pril 1935, P- 6 7 7 4 Phennol: A topical anesthetic consist­ ing of benzyl alcohol (60 per cent) and chloroform (40 per cent). Unwarranted therapeutic claims. M ay 1930, p. 9 1 7 * Phenol Barbidon Elixir: Aminopyrine, phenobarbital. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, p. 1137.$

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Phenol Sodique: Phenol, an alkali and water. Claims as general antiseptic were false. January 1935, p. 146.$ Pheno-Septol: Phenol, a salicylate, a borate, alcohol, a potassium salt and water, flavored and colored. Claims as antiseptic mouth wash and dentifrice were false. January 1935, p. 144.$ Phillips M ilk of Magnesia Tooth Paste: Firm agreed to discontinue certain claims. September 1937, p. 1557.#* “ M ilk of magnesia” dentifrices have not been shown to help prevent caries. Phos-Cal: A calcium-phosphorus prep­ aration derived in part from milk. U n ­ warranted claims. September 1936, p. 1771.* Phytamin Tablets: A very complex mixture. Claims for vitam in therapy were false. April 1935, p. 679.$ Pine-O-Sol: M ineral oil and pine oil. Antiseptic claims were false. April 1935, p. 6754 Dr. Pirtle’ s Germ Oil: Cottonseed oil, turpentine and sulfur. Claim s re tooth­ ache were false. June 1932, p. 10544 April 1935, p. 674.I Polident: Claims to clean artificial dentures without brushing are mislead­ ing. Use of pictures of dentists to lend prestige to misleading advertising to pub­ lic is an abuse of the dental profession. Stipulation with Federal Trade Com ­ mission appeared. June 1938, p. 962.# Poloris Dental Poultice: T h e product was found to consist essentially of ground hops. Unwarranted therapeutic claims. November 1936, p. 2174.* Later infor­ mation from the firm indicates that cap­ sicum and benzocaine are intended as active ingredients. Poloris Tablets: Stated to contain acetophenetidin and aspirin. U nw ar­ ranted claims. June 1935, p. 1047.* Premo

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Priscilla Parker Breath Correcting L ip ­ stick: Contained resorCinol. Firm agreed to discontinue certain misrepresentations, to insert warning statement in advertise­ ment and to change name of product. M ay 1942, p. 869.#

Pyo-Rem Dental Cream: Contained zinc chloride and potassium chlorate. Pyorrhea claims false. December 1931, p. 2418.$

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P .T .M . Formula: A medicated mouth wash containing zinc chloride. Pyorrhea claims false. August 1935, p. 13954 * T h e firm was barred from using the mails. April 1936, p. 693.* Pulprotex: A zinc oxide-rosin-eugenol cement, marketed with unwarranted therapeutic claims. M arch 1940, p. 443.* P X : Sodium chloride, aluminum chlo­ ride, zinc sulfate and water. Claims for “ protection and healing of M outhThroat-Nose affections” were false. M arch 1935, p. 496.$ Claims re pyor­ rhea and trench mouth were false. April 1935, P - M 4

Pyoferio: Extract of calendula, zinc chloride and alcohol. Advertising false and misleading. August 1938, p. 1316.* Pyor-Chloride: Calcium polysulfide, sodium hypochlorite, glycerin and spirit of camphor. A n unoriginal product m ar­ keted with unwarranted therapeutic claims. September 1932, p. 1638.* Pyo-Rem: Zinc chloride, potassium chlorate, alcohol, boric acid, chloroform, formaldehyde, volatile oils and water, colored red. Claims for treatment of

Pyor-Heal: Contained phenols, resins, free alkali and water. Claims re pyor­ rhea, gingivitis and Vincent’s angina were false. April 1932, p. 68 74 Janu­ ary 1935 , P- J4 3 4 Pyorkil: Potassium chloride and so­ dium chloride dissolved in water. Claims re pyorrhea were false. January 1935, p. 1444 Pyorrhea Remedy (A. J. H o ld en ): E x ­ tracts of plant drugs, salicylic acid and water. Claims for pyorrhea and V in ­ cent’s infection were false. April 1935, p. 6784 . , PyorrheaSpecific (Am pere Products): Salt, sodium hypochlorite, sodium car­ bonate and water. Not antiseptic when used as directed. February 1939, p. 2824 Pyorrhine Tooth Powder No. 1 and No. s: Claims for preventing pyorrhea and healing and hardening gums were false. January 1935, p. 146. Pyradium: Zinc sulfate, sodium chlor­ ide, boric acid, radium, glycerin, alcohol and water, colored and flavored. Claims for use in pyorrhea and trench mouth were false. June 1932, p. 10564 Janu­ ary 1935, P- 146 4 April 1935, P- 6 784 Py-Ro: Essentially a dilute solution of sodium hypochlorite. Nam e misleading and claims unwarranted. August 1941, p. 1338* Pyro-Chex Antiseptic Liquid and PyroChex Complete Treatment: Contained zinc chloride, sodium chloride, hydro­ chloric acid, phenols, menthol, alcohol and water. Claims re treatment of pyorrhea were false. January 1935, p. 1434

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Pyrodento: Alcohol, volatile oils, sac­ charin, benzoic acid and water. Claims re antiseptic mouth wash were false. April 1935, P- 6 75 -i

rous and ferric sulfates with traces of other salts. Claims re “ Teeth: Loose, Sore; Bleeding Gum s; Pus About Teeth . . .” were false. April 1935, p.

Py-Ro-Go: Firm refused to reveal com­ position. It was found to be a 12 per cent aqueous solution of potassium iodide. November 1936, p. 2172.*

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Pyroligneous Compounds No. 1 and No. 2: Nô: 1 : Ammonium carbonate and hydroxide, pyridine and water. No. 2: Ammonium hydroxide, pyridine, a trace of phenolic substance and water. Claims re sore mouth and pyorrhea were false. April 1935, p. 6784 August 1935, p. 13994

Pyros: Stated to contain copper sul­ fate, zinc sulfate, alum, sulfur and many other ingredients, principally water. Pyorrhea and caries claims unwarranted. December 1930, p. 2302.* June 1932, p. 1052.$ Claims for “ preventing decay of the gums and teeth” were false. M arch 1935, p. 4974

Rayburn’s Easy Antiseptic: Petrola­ tum, benzaldehyde, camphor and color­ ing. Claims re antiseptic action were false. A pril 1935, p. 6754 R .C .F . Products: Root canal filling materials. Firm did not reveal composi­ tion. Price was $10 a package. Analysis revealed unoriginal composition. M ay 1 9 3 5 , P- 8 5 0 *

Regum Tooth Paste: Contained zinc chloride. Claims th at it would stop bleeding of gums, and prevent pyorrhea were false. M arch 1935, p. 4974 April r 935 >P- 67 6 4 Renton’s Hydrocin Tablets: Contained cinchophen. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in labeling. July 1941, p. 1149.$

Pyro-Sana: Guaiacol, sugar, glycerin and water, colored red. Claims re gum infections, pyorrhea and trench mouth were false. April 1935, p. 673.$ April 1936, p. 6 9 4 *

Revelation Tooth Powder: A denti­ frice of conventional composition. U n ­ warranted disparagement of tooth pastes. M arch 1932, p. 509.* Seé also June 1, 1945, p. 7 5 0 *

Pyro-Sana Tooth Paste: Contained a small proportion of creosote. Claims re pyorrhea and receding gums were false. June 1932, p. 10544 January 1935, p. 147.$ M arch 1935, p. 4964 April

Richm ond Aseptic Cotton Pellets: Product was not sterile. July 1940, p. 11384

i 935 >P -6 7 7 4 Pyrozene: See Dr. Smiley’s Pyrozene. Pyrozide: A complex medicated den­ tifrice. Evidence to support therapeutic claims not available. M ay 1932, p. 8 6 7* Contained chalk, magnesium carbonate, powdered cinchona bark, salicylic acid, soap and flavors. It was short of de­ clared weight. Pyorrhea and trench mouth claims false. M ay 1, 1945, p. 6 274 Radumac:

Aqueous solution of fer­

Riggs’ -O-Dean M outh Wash: Potas­ sium iodide, tannic acid, volatile oils, a trace of aconitine, alcohol and water, colored. Claims “ to assist in removing mucin plaque . . .” and re trench mouth and pyorrhea w ere false. April 1935, p. 678.$ Ritz Breath Purifier: Firm agreed to stop representing that the product pre­ vents bad breath. M ay 1942, p. 870.# Roxan for Pyorrhea: A liquid contained sodium chloride and num subacetate. Unwarranted peutic claims. Novem ber 1934, p.

which alumi­ thera­ 2054.*

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R u -C o Aspirin: Toothache claims were false. April 1935, p. 679.$

Epilepsy claims misleading. Likely to lead to pernicious self-medication. M arch

A. S. Royce Antiseptic Solution: Sedormid Tablets: Allyl-isopropylaceBoric acid, oxyquinoline sulfate and tyl-carbamide. M arketed prematurely water, flavored. Claim s for pyorrhea with unwarranted therapeutic claims. and gingivitis were false. April 1935, M ay 1932, p. 863.* Dangerous to health p. 6764 if used as suggested in the labeling. Sal Hepatica: A n effervescent saline July 1940, p. 113 7 4 cathartic o f conventional composition. Seelye’s . Wasa-Tusa: Chloroform, H ealth-giving claims unwarranted. C au ­ tion statements in lay advertising inade­ ether, ammonia, alcohol, a volatile oil such as camphor oil and water. Claims quate. M a y 1935, p. 8 54* re toothache and sore throat were false. Salicon: Aspirin, phenolphthalein and January 1935, p. 145.$ calcium and magnesium carbonates. Semafor: A mouth wash concentrate Claims fo r safety and therapeutic effects containing an acid-base indicator, salt were false. July 1930, p. 13574 and sodium carbonate. December 1928, Salie’s Canker Remedy: Plant extracts P- 2357 * including tannin, glycerin and water. Sensitex: Essentially 64 Gm . zinc Canker claims were false. M arch 1935, chloride, 3.2 Gm. of hydrochloric acid p. 497.$ and water to make 100 Gm. December Salomint Dental Cream: Claims for 1932 , P- 2 196* the treatment of soft, flabby, receding, Serutan: A bulk-producing vegetable tender, bleeding gums were false. April laxative. O rder -prohibiting false ad­ i 935 j PP- 677 and 679.$ vertising that Serutan is a cure or remedy San-Cura Ointment: Petrolatum base, for constipation. M arch 1, 1945, p. phenol and camphor. Claim s for tooth­ 3 5 1 •** ache w ere false. January 1935, p. 1474 Silv-O-Dent: A zinc oxide-eugenol ce­ San-I-Cide M outh Wash: Formalde­ ment containing a small proportion of a hyde, zinc chloride, glycerin,* alcohol and silver compound in the powder. Firm water, flavored and colored red. Claims did not reveal composition. M ay 1934, for use as an antiseptic mouth wash were p. 900.* false. M arch 1935, p. 4964 Dr. Simmons Four-Fold Salve: V o la­ Sedafen: Acetophenetidin, aspirin and tile oils in petroleum. Claims re tooth­ , caffeine. Label statements “ Safe . . . ache and sore gums were false. January Harmless, Does not A ffect the Heart . . . ! 935 j P- I 47 -t Stops P ain without causing any after effects,” w ere false. July 1930, p. 13564 Sed-A-R ex: Acetophenetidin, aspirin, phenolphthalein and caffeine. A po­ tentially harmful preparation sold di­ rectly to the public. September 1932, p. 1638* Sedobrol: Bouillon cubes, each con­ taining 17 grains of sodium bromide.

¿¡inapole Ointment: Petrolatum base containing mustard oil. Claims for treat­ ment of toothache were false. M arch 1935 =P- 497 -t

Dr. Smiley’s Pyrozene: Tannin, so­ dium chloride and water. Claim s for use in pyorrhea were false. January ! 935 ; P'- ! 46 4

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Sm ith’s K ing of A ll Pain: Essentially petroleum oils and nitrobenzine. Tooth­ ache claims false. April 1932, p. 687.$

leading statements on the label. Novem ­ ber 1, 1943, p. 177 0 * June 1, 1945,

Sodasal: Contained sodium salicylate and aminopyrine, a dangerous drug. Another sample contained acetophenetidin, a dangerous drug. July 1940, p.

S. T . 37 Tooth Paste: Contains hexylresorcinol, which has been incriminated as a cause of dermatitis venenata. A u ­ gust 1937, p. 13 8 1*

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I. L. St. John’s “ Magnetic” Brand Oil: Small proportions of turpentine oil and rosin, chloroform, alcohol and water. Claims regarding toothache were false.

Sodibor: 98 per cent sodium perborate plus phenol and flavors. An unessential modification of sodium perborate, mar­ keted with unsupported claims. M ay 1932, p. 8 6 7* Sodiphene: A n alkaline aqueous solu­ tion of phenol. Germicidal claims ap­ plied to oral cavity misleading. June J935 >P- I048 .* Solution 58 (Hanke): A dilute solu­ tion of sodium parahydroxymercuribenzoate. Claims for usefulness not sup­ ported by adequate evidence. November 1941, p. 1880.* Somnoform: An irrational and poten­ tially dangerous mixture of ethyl chlor­ ide, methyl chloride and ethyl bromide. December 1931, p. 2412.*$ Sozodont Liquid: Borax, sodium salicylate, saccharin, volatile oils, soap, glycerin, alcohol and water colored red. Gum massage claims false. June 1932, p. 10544 Antiseptic claims false. Janu­ ary 1935=P- 1444 Spearmint Toothpaste (W. W. Wrigley Sales C o .): A dentifrice of con­ ventional composition. Claims to pre­ vent pyorrhea and fermentation were false. January 1935, p. 1464 Squibb Dental Cream: Deleted from A .D .R . for violation of rules with regard to advertising. December 1933, p. 2248.* Abuse of dentists in advertising. August 1936, p. 1564.* Agreed to cease certain misleading advertising claims. M ay 1942, p. 869.# O ne of the few prominent present-day dentifrices which carry mis­

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April i 935 >P- 6 7 4 4 Stanback Headache Powders. Acetanilid, potassium bromide, aspirin, caf­ feine and sodium bicarbonate. Danger­ ous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, p. 113 74 Stera-Kleen: A denture cleaner and dentifrice consisting of salt, trisodium phosphate and sodium perborate. O c ­ tober 1935, p. 1759. Steraseptic Tablets: Aluminum sulfate and lactose, flavored and colored. Claims, for treatment of pyorrhea and infected gums were false. April 1935, p. 677.$ Sterident “ D ” : A cement powder consisting of 80 parts zinc oxide and 20 parts silver nitrate. Not shown to be superior to zinc oxide alone. November 1934 , P- 2053* Sterident N o . i : A cement powder consisting of zinc oxide with a small proportion of silver nitrate. Firm stated it was “magnesium zinc” with silver nitrate. November 1934, p. 2053.* Sterident No. 2: A cement powder consisting essentially of zinc oxide. Firm stated it was “ magnesium zinc.” N o­ vember 1934, p. 2053* Sterident Pimento Eugenol: N ot su­ perior to eugenol, U .S.P. November 1934, p. 2053* Sterodent Prophylactic Cleanser: Claim s for treatment of Vincent’s in­ fection were false. April 1935, p. 6 774

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Stero-Oil: A handpiece disinfectant. Germicidal claims false. February 1939, p. 283.$ Steiiens Anti-Amebic Dentifrice: C a l­ cium carbonate, soap, a gum, a small proportion of ipecac alkaloids, glycerin and water, flavored. Claims re pyorrhea were false. January 1935, p. 145.$ Stop: A n alleged breath deodorant. Firm agreed to discontinue representing that the preparation possesses efficacy except to the extent that it may partially and temporarily mask unpleasant breath odors. January 1942, p. 134.# S topain: A dry socket remedy. Essen­ tially a m ixture of guaiacol and glycerin. Unwarranted and exaggerated thera­ peutic claims. December 1934, p. 2220.* Dr. Strasska’s Tooth Paste: Firm re­ fused to reveal composition. Analysis revealed 4.2 per cent of silica. Decem­ ber 1932, p. 2200.* Styp-Strin-Garit: Potassium iodide, formaldehyde, tannic acid, glycerin and water. Claims re pyorrhea and R igg’s disease were false. June 1932, p. 1053.| April 1935, p. 6 78 *

use in dentistry, or superior to simpler preparations. M ay 1, 1945, p. 625.* Tartaroff: A hydrochloric acid stainremover for application to natural teeth. Advertised to the public. November 1928, p. 2167.* February 1930, p. 344.* Citric acid was later substituted for hydrochloride. February 1935, p. 315.* F. T . C. stipulation announced. August 1937, P- i 3 86-#

Taxi: A stain remover consisting of hydrochloric acid (4 per cent) in water. Application to teeth even for five sec­ onds dissolved some enamel. October 1936, p. 1975.* Composition essentially unchanged in 1945. T eel: Not an effective agent for clean­ ing teeth. O ctober 1941, p. 1682.* Federal Trade Commission Complaint appeared July 1, 1943, p. 1109.f No­ vember 1, 1943, p. 1771.* June 1, 1945, p. 75 0 * Teethina: Bismuth subnitrate, calcium carbonate, sodium citrate, calomel and sugar, flavored. Claims for use in treat­ ing teething babies were false. January

Tex-A -Tine Ointment: Essentially pet­ Styptysate: A hemostatic for which ' rolatum, a small proportion of menthol the firm did not reveal the composition. and cinchonidine. Misbranded. April Not shown to be so useful as well-known 1932, p. 687.$ drugs. August 1933, p. 1532.* When given by mouth, failed to decrease the Thor’s Vitamin Compound: Nux coagulation time. April 1942, p. 678.* vomica, a laxative drug, compounds of Subidin: Apparently a mixture of iron and copper, phenolphthalein and yeast. Therapeutic claims were false. iodine with seaweed, with alcohol added. Evidence of usefulness not provided. April 1935, p. 6754 September 1932, p. 1633.* Thrice-A-W eek Tooth Cleanser: Sulfox: Sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide, Stated to contain about 10 per cent of ash and water (99 per cent). Pyorrhea, pumice. Labeled to suggest use twice halitosis and germicidal claims were daily as a dentifrice. April 1, 1945, p. false. August 1935, p. 1400.J 497 * Sulfapac: An ointment containing sulfathiazole, 60 per cent; glycerin, 31 per cent; acacia, benzyl alcohol and metaphen. Not shown to be suitable for

Thymo Borine: Firm agreed to dis­ continue certain misleading mouth wash and germicidal claims. M ay 1941,. p. 825.#

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Thymozin No. 1: Thym ol, marketed under a proprietary name and with mis­ leading claims. December 1936, p. 2370* Thymozin No. 2: Thym ol, 57 per cent and zinc oxide, 43 per cent, mar­ keted under a proprietary name and with misleading claims. December 1936, p. 2370.*' Tolysin Tablets: Neocinchophen, starch and talc. Claims re neuralgia, neuritis and headaches were false. Janu­ ary f 935 >P- I 45 -t Toothache Remedies: There is no established use for proprietary tooth­ ache remedies, which have not been shown to be superior to oil of cloves. They may be harmful. July 1, 1942, p. 1274.* Topanol: An unnecessarily complex topical anesthetic. Label statement of composition did not mention benzocaine, a principal ingredient. December 1934, p. 2221.* Tru-Aspingum: Aspirin and salicylic acid in a mixture of sugar, starch and gum. Claims for “ sore spots in mouth . . .” were false. April 1935, p. 677.$ Tru-Koff-Ade: Peppermint oil, a pungent substance, such as red pepper and a trace of alkaloid, in a gum base. Claims regarding “ sore spots in the mouth . . .” and “ . . . irritations of the throat and mouth” were false. April ! 935 ) P- 6 77 -t Tru-Lax M int Flavored Chewing Laxative: Contained phenolphthalein. Dangerous to health if used as suggested in the labeling. July 1940, p. 113 7 4 Ultraviolet Lamps for Air Disinfec­ tion: Not shown to be significantly effec­ tive in dental offices and waiting rooms. August 1, 1944, p. 1124.* Vacher’s Antacid Dentifrice: A cake

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dentifrice, also intended as a mouth wash. Unwarranted therapeutic claim s; misleading name. January ig 3 i,p . 147.* Validol: Menthyl valerianate. A n outdated sedative. February 1935, p. 3 18 * Validol Camphoratum: Menthyl val­ erianate plus camphor. Not shown to be as useful as camphor alone. February 1935. P- 3 l 8 *

Van’s Magic Oil: Cam phor and euca^ lyptol in linseed oil. ‘ Toothache claims false. February 1939, p. 2834 Vapocide: Essentially a solution con­ taining formaldehyde, water, alcohol and glycerin. Not shown to be a desir­ able agent in root canal therapy. It is unnecessarily complex. April 1937, p. 660* Vapoform products— Carmichael: See under Vapocide, Medisol and Difuseptic. Vernas: Contained alcohol (23.2 per cent by volum e), zinc chloride, glycerin and flavored water. Claims for antiseptic effects were false. January 1935, p. 143.$ Vicaperol Capsules: See Sherman L. Davis Treatment. Vicodol: See Sherman L . Davis Treat­ ment. Vident #4 Powder for Rigg’s Disease: Pumice, chalk, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and boric acid, with small amounts of a phenolsulfonate, menthol and thymol. T h e product was not antiseptic. June 1932, p. 1052.$ Vident #6 Rigg’s Disease M outh Wash: Alcohol, glycerin, potassium, iodide and small amounts of formalde­ hyde, thymol and eucalyptol. Pyorrhea claims false. June 1932, p. 10524 Vilane Powder: Borax, sodium chlor­ ide, sodium bicarbonate and flavoring oils. Claims as disinfectant, for effi­ cacy in sterilizing teeth, teething, etc.,

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Vince: A sodium perborate prepara­ tion. October 1935, p. 1763.* Dis­ tributor agreed to discontinue misleading pyorrhea claims. October 1938, p. 1675-# Vi-Penta Drops: Vitam in A content was less than claimed. Claims re prophy­ laxis or treatment of abnormal dentition were false. January 1, 1944, p. n 7 -t

■Dr. Welter’s Tooth Powder: Con­ tained alum. Claims re use as antiseptic tooth powder were false, January 1935, p. 1444 Claims re preventing decay and toughening gums were false. June 1932, p. 1055.I April 1935, p. 676.$ Wetherill Stain Remover: Essentially a 10 per cent solution of citric acid, in­ tended for use on natural teeth. October 1936, p. 19 7 7 *

Wondrpak: A zinc oxide-rosin-eugeVita-Cell: A series of products of \ nol surgical pack. Unwarranted claims. secret composition and uninformatively M aY *934 ; P- 896* named. Therapeutic claims unwar­ Worcester Salt Tooth Paste: Con­ ranted. April 1935, p, 6 7 0 * tains a high proportion of salt. U n­ Vitamin C “ Roche” : Advertised as warranted claims. January 1937, p. “ the antitoxic vitamin for sound 135* teeth. . . August 1936, p. 15 5 3 * X -lt: Alcohol, zinc chloride and Vitamins Plus: Firm agreed to dis­ plant extracts. Pyorrhea and trench continue representing that lack of white­ mouth claims were false. February 1929, ness of the teeth is generally due to vita­ p. 3 6 5 * August 1935, p. 13984 min A deficiency. December 1940, p. Xttrium Treatment for Pyorrhea: i 9 89 -# Consisted of four chemical mixtures, A, Vita Salve: Petrolatum, paraffin and B, C and D and syringes, containers, etc. volatile oils. Claims re toothache were T h e mixtures were constituted as fol­ false. April 1935, p. 674.$ lows : A : Chloramine-T (65 per cent), soap Vray: A fluid dentifrice containing (32.5 per cent) and salt (2.5 per cent). calcium sulfate and phosphate. Novem ­ B: Chloramine-T (5 per cent) and ber 1943, p. 1 7 7 1 * soap (95,per cent). C : A natural or synthetic bone meal, Wag’s Salve: Volatile oils in petro­ made into a paste. latum. Pyorrhea and toothache claims D : Dicalcium phosphate (44.4 per were false. July 1930, p. 1356.$ cent), chloramine-T (0.6 per cent), moisture (11.8 per cent), salt (1.4 per Walker's Famous Tooth Powder: Firm agreed to discontinue certain mislead-, cent) and a residue of approximately equal parts of soap and fatty substances ing claims. June 1941, p. 1006.# resembling palm oil. Ward’s Antiseptic Tooth Paste: Claims T h e mixtures were not shown to be to harden the gums and counteract the useful in treating pyorrhea. April 1940, causes of decay were false. M arch 1935, p. 609.* p. 496.$ Zepyrol: Zinc chloride, sodium Dr. Wayne’s Dental Cream: Con­ chloride, glycerin, saccharin, alcohol and tained pepsin and an iodide, in addition water, flavored and colored. Antisep­ to conventional ingredients. Claims for tic and pyorrhea claims were false. treatment of bleeding gums and pyor­ January 1935, p. 147.$ April 1935, p. rhea were false. April 1935, p. 674.$ 678.$

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Zhongiva: Zinc chloride, extracts of plant drugs, clove oil, methyl salicylate, glycerin, alcohol and water, flavored. Dental therapeutic claims were false. M arch 1935, p. 4964

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Z in c- -Cide: Alcohol, zinc chloride and water, sweetened, colored and fla­ vored. Claims re pyorrhea were false. April 1935, p. 6764 . Z*nc Peroxide: N ot shown to be useful in dentistry. June 1, 1943, p. 942.* Zi-O -D ine Astringent: Contained 9 per cent of zinc iodide in an alcoholwater solution. A m ou n t.of alcohol dif­ fered from labeled quantity: A n un­ necessarily complex form of zinc iodide, which was marketed with unwar-

Equipment for “ Airbrasive” Technic N ot Y e t Available R . B. Black, Corpus Christi, Texas, author of “ Technic for Nonmechanical Preparation of Cavities and Prophy­ laxis,”*' wishes to announce that “ air­ brasive” equipment is not yet being manufactured. Most of the parts, Dr. Black states, are not available and, if they were, the technic associated with the use of the instrument is such that special training is required. T he possibility of manufacturing suitable equipment is now under consideration. F. J. M artin in Attendance at W ashington Hearings Through inadvertence, the report of thbse attending the recent hearings on the dental research and grants-in-aid bills did not include the name of F. J. M artin, M edford, Wis. Dr. M artin at­ tended all of the hearings at the request • J .A .D .A . 3 2 :9 5 5 , A ugu st 1, 1945.

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Zi-O -D ine Dental Cream: Contained a small amount of zinc iodide. Pyorrhea and caries claims false. April 1932, p. 6 8 64

Ziratol: Originally contained alpha naphthol, later beta naphthol. Stated to be “ an important ingredient of Ipana tooth paste.” December 1934, p. 2223.* “ It is the presence of Ziratol that gives Ipana its remarkable power to help the health of gums.” August 1936, p. 1562.* Zonite Liquid: Firm agreed to dis­ continue certain misrepresentations re effectiveness or harmlessness of the prod­ uct. M ay 1940, p. 789.#

of the Committee on Legislation and participated in the work preliminary to the hearings. N ew Assignments in ■ A rm y Dental Corps Col. O scar P. Snyder (D C ), who has been on duty as Theater Dental Surgeon in the Southwest Pacific Theater, has been assigned as chief of dental service, England General Hospital, Atlantic City, N. J. H e has been succeeded as Theater Dental Surgeon in the Southwest Pacific by C ol. Terry P. Bull (D C ). Col. Fred­ rick R. W underlich (D C ) has replaced Colonel Bull as Service Command D en­ tal Surgeon of the 7th Service Command, with headquarters in Omaha. Lt. Col. Brice M . Dorsey (D C ), who has been on duty in Australia, has re­ turned to the United States. He has been assigned temporarily to the dental division, Surgeon General’s office, to aid in the revision of film strips dealing with m axillofacial casualties.