Fowler's solution
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Fowler's solution is a remedy (or a tonic) that was originated by Dr. Fowler of Stafford, England in 1786 as a substitute for a patented medicine, "tasteless ague drop". It was prescribed in the United States until the late 1950's for a range of ailments including malaria, chorea and syphilis.
Fowler's solution, also known as "Liquor Potassii Arenitis", Kali Arsenicosum or Kali arseniatum, is a 1% solution of potassium arsenite.
The chemical formula is KH2AsO4.
Because of the poisonous and carcinogenic nature of arsenic inorganic compounds, Fowler's solution is dangerous in short term and prolonged use. Documented "side effects" of treatment with Fowler's solution are :
