As the laboratory report shows, the “formula” of Three Chlorides (Henry) is incorrect, for protochlorid of iron (ferrous chlorid) was absent from the preparation. There is, however, a more serious objection to the formula than the misstatement of fact. When the physician is dealing with conditions that call for mercury, arsenic or iron, it is irrational and unscientific to prescribe a preparation containing these three drugs in fixed proportions.
OBJECTIONABLE ADVERTISING
Three Chlorides is marketed in bottles having the name “Three Chlorides” blown in the glass, in a carton containing a circular extolling the curative powers of this and other proprietaries of the same concern. Thus a physician who prescribes Three Chlorides is likely to place in the hands of his patient the advice that
“Three Chlorides ... is suitable for the prolonged treatment of children ...”
“In tertiary syphilis, with or without potassium iodide, it holds first rank among remedies directed against the specific taint ...”
Further, that “Maizo-Lithium” is:
“A Genito-Urinary Sedative” and a “remarkable uric-acid solvent.”
Also that “Satyria” is:
“An Ideal Genito Tonic and Nerve Reconstituent.”
“Indicated in Prostatic trouble, Cystitis, Urethritis, Gonorrhea, Gleet, Leucorrhea, Sexual Debility and Impotence.”