“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 3-3/5 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....” The assertions are made that Creosote-Delson is superior to the official creosote because it can be taken “abundantly and persistently without harm to or interference with stomach and kidneys” and can be “taken uninterruptedly and indefinitely,” while the dosage is “unlimited by any former knowledge of Creosote Therapy.” Creosote-Delson is not on the market except in the combination Creofos, although it is supplied on request.