“It is an indubitable fact that the hypophosphites have earned the distinction of having their therapeutic value more completely established than have any other remedial agents.... it is only by accepting the current view, which was originally advanced by Mr. Fellows, that we can satisfactorily account for the incontestable fact that the hypophosphites are of supreme importance in the treatment of a very extensive variety of affections.... the hypophosphites increase the consumption of oxygen and the elimination of carbon dioxide. In this manner, they stimulate nutrition and promote constructive metamorphosis.... It is now universally conceded that the widespread utility of the hypophosphites is due to the fact that they substantially improve metabolic processes, thus increasing the disease-resisting capacity of all the tissues.” The circular, continuing, emphasizes the “incomparable phosphorus-contributing properties” of Fellows’ Syrup, its “extraordinary reconstructive properties” and “the magnificent results which invariably attend its employment in the treatment of anemia, chronic bronchitis, chlorosis, neurasthenia, mollities ossium, delayed union of fractures, rickets, convalescence,” etc. A circular bearing the copyright date 1914, on the other hand, admits that: “The theories for the favorable action of Fellows Syrup of Hypophosphites have undergone several changes.” The same circular further maintains, however, that: “... the fact has never been challenged that in Fellows Syrup of Hypophosphites we have one of the most efficient, most complete, most all-around tonics and roborants in the materia medica.” No attempt is made to base this assertion on the therapeutic action of the constituents. In other words, the old theory, which formed the basis for the popularity of Fellows’ Syrup, has been thrown overboard, but no substitute is deemed necessary; the momentum already acquired is apparently regarded as sufficient to insure its continued sale. Fellows’ Syrup of Hypophosphites is a semisecret, unscientific preparation--an affront to sound therapy--exploited by means of extravagant and misleading statements. SYRUPUS ROBORANS (SYRUP HYPOPHOSPHITES COMP. WITH QUININ, STRYCHNIN AND MANGANESE) Little information concerning this preparation seems to be furnished at present by the manufacturers, Arthur Peter & Co., Louisville, Ky. According to an old circular, it contains, in each fluidounce, Grains “Hypophos. Potass. 1-1/2 Hypophos. Manganese 1 Hypophos. Lime 1 Hypophos. Iron 1-1/2 Hypophos. Quinin 6/16 Hypophos. Strichnin 1/16 “1/128 grain Strychnia to Teaspoonful.” Further, according to the same circular: