Article: The latest magic pill: it's made from tap water and costs pounds 11.95 a bottle Customers claim that tablets give them extra fizz but doctors denounce homeopathic remedy as nonsense

A HOMEOPATHIC pharmacy is selling tablets of tap water from Birmingham at a cost of up to pounds 11.95 a bottle.

The remedy, which comes in granule and liquid form, is said to combat ailments including thyroid problems, nausea and abdominal pain.

Doctors have expressed scepticism at the treatment but the Helios Homeopathic Pharmacy, which sells the pills at its shops in London and Kent, says that customers have found the tablets helpful for their complaints.

The remedy is made by mixing the tap water with alcohol. The solution is then shaken vigorously to increase the potency of the liquid which is then dropped on to a "carrier" tablet.

Among those who have taken the water pills are Dr Diane ...

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