Later these indefinite statements of composition were supplemented by the following:
| “In 100 c.c. there are: | |
| 1 | gr. Iodoform. |
| 5 | " Menthol. |
| 10 | drops Radium chlorid solution (1 milligr. in 100 c.c. of water). |
| 5 | gr. ether. |
| 90 | " Oil (ol. amygd. frig. press).” |
In a circular contained in the package these claims were made:
“The preparations of the Dioradin are based on the miraculous effects which scientific researches have shown in regard to the different sicknesses treated with radium.
“It is generally known that radium, even if externally employed, has proved itself to be a bactericidal remedy. Its effect is multiplied if one employs it internally even in infinitesimal doses, in consequence of its permanent action of emanation on the organism.
“The preparations of the Dioradin contain the radium itself. For this reason their antiseptic and bactericidal effect is much more intensive than with medicaments which contain only its emanation, which disappears in a short time.”
In view of the general extravagance of the claims made for its therapeutic action the preparation was rejected without considering other possible conflicts with the rules of the Council.
SECOND SUBMISSION OF DIORADIN
Having been advised of the rejection by the Council of Dioradin the American agency, which in the meantime had become the Dioradin Co., requested further consideration. The Council therefore took up the subject again. After certain typographical errors had been corrected the following was now given as the composition: