In that it suggests that the phosphorus in Brom-I-Phos is more readily assimilated than ordinary phosphate, the following is misleading:

“The Phosphorus contained in Brom-I-Phos is readily assimilated and at once acts as a nutrient to the nervous and osseous structures of the body, stimulates metabolism and increases mental activity.”

The recommendation: “Your specification of Brom-I-Phos in the treatment of Syphilitic cases will immediately prove beneficial to the patient” is not supported by evidence. The name does not indicate that Brom-I-Phos is an alcoholic preparation with iodid as its essential constituent, but suggests that phosphorus is an important constituent, whereas the amount of phosphate or phosphite, produced by the action of iodin on elementary phosphorus (if the amount of phosphorus used in making the preparation is correctly stated) is insignificant.

The combination of bromin, iodin and phosphorus, or bromid, iodid and phosphate, is irrational because these elements are not of mutual assistance to each other in the conditions for which Brom-I-Phos is advertised.

The Council’s report was submitted to the manufacturer of Brom-I-Phos for comment; the reply contained nothing to permit a revision of the previous conclusions.

The Council declared Brom-I-Phos inadmissible to New and Non­official Remedies.—(From The Journal A. M. A., June 30, 1917.)

CREOSOTE-DELSON AND CREOFOS

Report of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry

Creosote-Delson and Creofos, or Creosote with Hypo­phosphites, were submitted by the Delson Chemical Co., Inc., New York City. Creosote-Delson is said to be “beechwood creosote from which the irritating and caustic properties are removed by fractional distillation.” It is claimed that Creofos contains “2 grains of Creosote-Delson and 33⁄5 grains of the combined Hypo­phosphites in each fluidrachm of the mixture or emulsion, the lime salt predominating.” It is also claimed that “the primary object of the hypo­phosphites in this preparation is that of maintaining the refined creosote in a pure, unoxidized state, and that no particular claim for therapeutic action on their part is advanced.” It is explained further, however, “the addition of the lime was prompted by the belief ... that the fundamental cause of pulmonary tuberculosis is lime starvation....”