Mr. Whitters started with an ambitious goal: To formulate a soothing antiseptic wash that was powerful enough to treat a variety of sinus and throat ailments, but did not contain high levels of alcohol, a harsh antibacterial found in many competing products of the time.

The result was ALKALOL, a soothing alkaline saline solution that contains only trace amounts of alcohol (2/100 of 1 percent), but still effectively dissolves mucus and kills bacteria with a refreshing mix of naturally antiseptic ingredients, including menthol, eucalyptol, camphor, and oils of wintergreen, spearmint, pine, and cinnamon.

The Alkalol Company was incorporated in Massachusetts in 1907 and ALKALOL soon became available throughout the United States and abroad. Mr. Whitters’ unique creation quickly gained popularity with nose and throat specialists searching for a more natural way to treat the symptoms of sinusitis and allergies.

ALKALOL has certainly withstood the test of time. The product you purchase today is essentially the same as the one first formulated above a small New England pharmacy over a century ago.

Mr. Whitters passed away in 1937, leaving the company to his son, James P. Whitters, Jr. Under his leadership for nearly 70 years, The Alkalol Company was managed with a steadfast commitment to providing the highest quality products possible at affordable prices. James P. Whitters, III assumed control of the company in 2005 and now runs The Alkalol Company from Boston, Mass. with his children, James P. Whitters, IV and Catharine (Whitters) Vaughn.

Four generations of the Whitters family have been directly involved with the formulation, manufacture, and distribution of ALKALOL. For over a century, The Alkalol Company has been dedicated to providing the finest products at fair prices. As we look to the future, that commitment will continue to be our guiding goal.

James P. Whitters

AJ Barker Pharmacy

James Whitters Jr.