ASEPTIKONS
Report of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry
Aseptikons are vaginal suppositories sold by the Chinosol Co. of New York. Each suppository is said to contain:
| Ac. Salicylici | 2 | gr. |
| Ac. Borici | 10 | gr. |
| Quin. purae (Alkal.) | 1 | gr. |
| Chinosol | 2 | gr. |
| But. Cacao | 60 | gr. |
The following claims appear in advertisements:
“These suppositories are indicated in cervicitis, leucorrhea, specific and non-specific vulvo-vaginitis and in all cases where complete vaginal antisepsis is desired.”
“Non Toxic, Non Irritating; No Damage to Membranes. Yet a More Powerful Antiseptic than Bichloride.”
The Council decided that the foregoing claims in the absence of evidence must be held exaggerated and likely to mislead, and also that the claim “Stronger than Bichloride” which appears on the box is misleading.
The position of the Council is that “In the case of pharmaceutical preparations or mixtures the trade name must be so framed as to indicate the most potent ingredients.” The name Aseptikons does not give any indication of the ingredients of the product.