In view of the abuse of the preparation MERCODOL noted by police agencies, and pursuant to the powers vested in the Dangerous Drugs Board under Section 36(a) of Republic Act No. 6425, as amended, the following drug preparation is hereby classified as a prohibited drug irrespective of the quantity of its narcotic drug content:

Mercodol

Accordingly, MERCODOL shall hereafter be considered as falling within the category of a prohibited drug notwithstanding the provisions of Board Regulation No. 1, series of 1973 defining exempt preparations.

This Regulation supplements Board Regulation No. 5, series of 1972 and shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 6 Aug. 1974

(SGD.) CLEMENTE S. GATMAITAN, M.D., M.P.H.
Chairman