“Within recent years there have been introduced a number of compound ointments that in their supposed range of therapeutic usefulness are scarcely equaled and certainly not excelled by the magic unguents of the quacks and charlatans of continental Europe, who, several centuries ago, essayed to cure all manner of disease by inunction or the simple application of compound ointments of secret composition.
“As typical of this modern class of panaceas we may mention Resinol. This preparation is being widely advertised at the present time in the daily papers as a valuable adjunct to Resinol Soap in the treatment of all kinds and varieties of diseases of the skin. The makers of this particular mixture, in the form of an ointment, modestly assert that it will cure all skin diseases, and is also ‘Specific for Pruritus Ani, Itching Piles, and Pruritus Vulvæ.’”—(From The Journal A. M. A., Nov. 6, 1909.)
RESOR-BISNOL
Resor-Bisnol was considered by the Council and refused recognition. The following formula for Resor-Bisnol was at one time given in advertisements in a number of medical journals:
“A scientific combination, in nicely balanced proportions of Bismuth Salts of antiseptic acids of the aromatic series, and Resorcin.
“Each 100 parts contains 20 parts Resorcin, and 52 parts Bismuth Oxid, combined with antiseptic acids.”
Besides this formula other “formulas” equally indefinite, vague and misleading have been given in lieu of an actual statement of composition, thus: