The Alkalol Company was founded in 1896 by pharmacist James P. Whitters, who developed the original formula in a small laboratory above the A.J. Barker pharmacy in Taunton, Massachusetts. At the time, nose and throat specialists worried that existing products used to treat the nasal passages contained too much alcohol and glycerin, and that these ingredients damaged the delicate mucous membranes in the nose and sinus.

Mr. Whitters formulated ALKALOL -- a soothing alkaline saline solution infused with a unique mix of natural ingredients, including eucalyptol, thymol, menthol, camphor, and oils of wintergreen, spearmint, pine, and cinnamon -- as an alternative to these harsh products. ALKALOL was developed with only trace amounts of alcohol (2/100 of 1 percent), providing a more natural way to treat the irritating symptoms associated with sinusitis, allergies, colds, chronic nasal congestion, and other nasal and sinus maladies.

The Alkalol Company was incorporated in Massachusetts in 1907 and by the early 20th century ALKALOL was sold throughout the United States and abroad.

When Mr. Whitters died in 1937, his son, James Whitters Jr., took control of the company. Under his leadership for nearly 70 years, ALKALOL was manufactured with a steadfast commitment to quality and affordability. James Whitters Jr. passed away in 2005. His son, James Whitters III, recently took over as President of The Alkalol Company, and his grandchildren, James Whitters IV and Catharine (Whitters) Vaughn, are also involved in directing the company's operations.

Four generations of the Whitters family have been involved with the formulation and distribution of ALKALOL for over 100 years. From the beginning, The Alkalol Company has been committed to providing the finest and most effective nasal wash, mucus solvent, throat gargle, and oral rinse available at an affordable price. As we look to the future, that commitment will continue to be our guiding goal.

James P. Whitters, III
Chief Executive Officer of The Alkalol Company