“Yours very truly,
“J. S. Tyree.”
For years Mr. Tyree has been misleading physicians by making false statements regarding the composition of his powder and regarding its value as a therapeutic agent. When exposed he tries to defend himself and his business by statements and excuses that are worthy of a schoolboy trying to get out of a bad scrape. We would respectfully suggest to him that he either take his wonderful powder off the market, or—which would probably amount to the same thing—tell the truth, and the whole truth, about it.—(From The Journal A. M. A., May 18, 1907.)
APERGOLS[F]
Abstract of Report of the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry
Apergols, put out by H. K. Wampole Co., Inc., is alleged to be a “Uterine Stimulant.” Apergols is apparently an inversion of the name Ergoapiol and the preparation appears to have essentially the same formula, namely:
Apiol | 5 | min. |
Oil Savine | 1⁄2 | min. |
Ergotin | 1 | gr. |
Aloin | 1⁄8 | gr. |
Aromatics | q. s. | |
As in Ergoapiol, the constituent referred to in the formula as “Apiol” appears to be oleoresin of parsley-seed instead of the definite substance apiol described in New and Nonofficial Remedies. In general the claims made for Apergols are the same as those made for Ergoapiol (see p. [82]). The Council refused admission to Apergols because they are advertised indirectly to the public, because of unwarranted therapeutic claims, because of the non-descriptive name and because the product is unscientific.—(From The Journal A. M. A., Dec. 12, 1914.)