Manufacturer: Laboratoires Boiron (“Laboratory Boiron”) France
Release form: Solid dosage forms. Granules.
General characteristics. Compound:
Homeopathic granules: white, almost spherical in shape, sweet taste, easily soluble in water.
Active substance: filtered autolysate (extract) of the liver and heart of the Barbary duck (Anas Barbariae), dynamized at 200 K;
excipients: sucrose, lactose - up to 1 g;
in tubes of 1 g (1 dose), in a package of 6 or 12 tubes.
Pharmacological properties:
Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic medicine for the treatment of symptoms of influenza-like conditions (fever, weakness, headaches). The drug is effective at any stage of the disease, provided the prescribed dosage is followed.
Oscillococcinum has no side effects or contraindications. When taking Oscillococcinum, there is no need to worry about overdose or incompatibility with other drugs. Oscillococcinum can be prescribed to everyone, including those at risk (infants, pregnant women, the elderly).
The drug is easy to use - does not require water or any preparation. Taking the drug does not cause unpleasant taste sensations.
Indications for use:
Flu and colds.
Important! Get to know the treatment
Directions for use and dosage:
Place the contents of the dose container under your tongue and hold until completely dissolved.
For children: dissolve the contents of the dose in a small amount of water and give from a spoon or using a bottle with a nipple.
Take the drug 15 minutes before. before meals or an hour later.
The dosage depends on the stage of the disease and does not depend on the age of the patient.
For prevention: take 1 dose per week during the period of ARVI spread.
Initial stage of the disease: take 1 dose as early as possible, then repeat if necessary 2-3 times with an interval of 6 hours.
Severe stage of the disease: take 1 dose in the morning and evening for 1-3 days. If symptoms of the disease increase within 24 hours, you should consult a doctor.
Features of application:
The drug acts faster and more effectively the earlier treatment is started - from the very first symptoms of the disease.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
The drug is used as prescribed by a doctor.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery
Does not affect.
Side effects:
At the moment, there is no information about the side effects of the drug. If side effects occur, you should consult a doctor. Allergic reactions are possible.
Interaction with other drugs:
Taking homeopathic medicines does not exclude treatment with other medicines.
Contraindications:
Increased individual sensitivity to individual components of the drug.
Overdose:
No cases of overdose have been reported to date
Storage conditions:
Store in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature of 15 to 25 degrees. C. Keep out of the reach of children. Shelf life - 5 years. Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.
Vacation conditions:
Over the counter
Package:
Homeopathic granules.
Type 1.
1 dose (1 gram) of granules in a white polypropylene tube.
1, 3 or 6 tubes are placed in a plastic tray, which, together with instructions for use, is placed in a cardboard box.
Type 2.
1 dose (1 gram) of granules in a white polypropylene tube with a polyethylene stopper. Three tubes in a blister made of transparent polyvinyl chloride thermo-adhesive film, sealed with paper foil. 1, 2 or 4 blisters along with instructions for use are placed in a cardboard box with a “tab” sealed on the sides.
Among homeopathic remedies intended for the treatment of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, one of the most popular and sought after is the French drug Oscillococcinum, produced by the famous pharmaceutical concern Boiron. Unlike most antiviral medications, homeopathic granules are suitable for all family members. According to the instructions for use of Oscillococcinum, it perfectly relieves the symptoms of colds in adults, the elderly and children of any age. The drug can also be used during pregnancy, but consultation with your doctor is necessary.
Indications for the use of homeopathic remedies are:
- acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI);
- flu (mild or moderate severity).
During the treatment process, the drug quickly copes with symptoms of colds such as fever, chills, headaches and muscle pain. In addition, according to consumer reviews, Oscillococcinum is excellent for preventing colds.
The homeopathic remedy is considered completely safe and well tolerated by patients. But there are a number of conditions in which the use of Oscillococcinum is contraindicated. These include:
If none of these conditions apply to you, you can safely use a homeopathic remedy to treat your cold.
The medicine has practically no side effects, does not cause addiction, does not cause drowsiness, does not affect the internal organs and systems of the body, and does not interact with other drugs. Only in isolated cases are allergic reactions possible in persons who are hypersensitive to components of the drug such as sucrose or lactose.
1 tube contains one dose of Oscillococcinum. Instructions for use of the drug instruct to place the granules under the tongue and hold until completely dissolved. The drug should be taken 15 minutes before meals or 1 hour after meals. The dosage of the medicine will be determined by the attending physician; it largely depends on the age of the patient and the stage of the disease.
So, at the onset of the disease, you should take 1 dose of the drug as early as possible, at the first unfavorable signs. And then repeat the dose 2-3 times every 6 hours.
If you have a severe stage of a cold, you need to take 1 dose of a homeopathic remedy in the morning and evening for 1 to 3 days. If, after 24 hours from starting to use the drug, symptoms continue to increase, you should consult a doctor for additional prescriptions.
If you want to use Oscillococcinum for preventive purposes during the period of greatest spread of ARVI and influenza, you need to take a standard dose of the drug only once a week.
The drug is considered completely safe and can be used to treat and prevent colds in children. Many parents are interested in whether Oscillococcinum can be used for young children.
Experts advise dissolving the drug in a small amount of water and only then giving it to children, since they will not be able to hold the granule in their mouth until it dissolves. Thus, it is recommended to give Oscillococcinum to children under one year old from a spoon or dissolve it in liquid and feed the baby from a bottle with a nipple.
Many women, having heard about the safety of this unique drug, are interested in whether it is possible to drink Oscillococcinum during pregnancy? Experts say that a homeopathic remedy can be taken as prescribed by a doctor during pregnancy.
The same requirement applies to the lactation period. And if a woman is wondering whether Oscillococcinum can be taken while breastfeeding , then the answer to this question should be sought from the attending physician. Only a specialist can prescribe the drug during this period, taking into account possible contraindications, the severity of cold symptoms and the general condition of the mother and child.
You can purchase a homeopathic remedy at any pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. The price of Oscillococcinum depends on the dosage . So, the cost of a package of 6 doses is about 280 rubles, but if you buy a package containing 12 doses, the price of the drug will be in the range of 420 - 450 rubles.
In general, reviews of the drug Oscillococcinum are positive. Users note its rapid therapeutic effect, safety for the body, and the absence of side effects. However, many patients believe that the drug is quite expensive and ask the attending physician to find cheaper analogues. What drugs have similar effects?
There are no analogues of Oscillococcinum based on the active substance. But the drug can be replaced with the following homeopathic remedies with a similar therapeutic effect:
- Aesculus;
- Galium-Hel;
- Sulfur (Sulfur);
- Gelsemium (Gelsemium).
The attending physician should select a replacement; you should not do this yourself, in order to avoid unwanted complications. Only a specialist can correctly select the required dosage of a homeopathic remedy to achieve the desired effect.
Viral infections occur very often in children, especially if they are in a group of children or in public places. To prevent acute respiratory infections or to treat the disease if it could not be avoided, homeopathic medicines are often used. One of the most popular remedies of this group is called Oscillococcinum. Can it be given to children and in what dosage?
Release form
Oscillococcinum is produced by a French company "Boiron" in only one form, which is granules that easily dissolve upon contact with water or saliva. They are white in color, almost spherical in shape and have no odor. These granules taste sweet.
They are placed in white plastic tubes of 1 gram each. One such tube is one dose of the drug. The granules in it are tightly closed with a polyethylene stopper. The tubes are packaged in blisters of 3 pieces, and one box contains 2, 4 or 10 blisters (from 6 to 30 doses).
Compound
The active component of the granules is an extract obtained from the organs of the Muscovy (also called Barbary) duck. Substances extracted from the liver and heart of such a bird are diluted to 10 to minus 400 degrees. To make the drug sweet and quickly dissolve in the mouth, the active ingredients are combined with sucrose and lactose.
Operating principle
Oscillococcinum refers to homeopathic remedies that are recommended to be taken at the first manifestations of acute respiratory infections - fever, cough, headaches, chills, body aches, sore throat, rhinitis and others. The active ingredient of the granules, according to many studies, can improve the condition of patients and alleviate the course of viral infection. However, the mechanism of the extract’s effect on viruses or the human immune system is not described by the manufacturer.
Indications
Most often, Oscillococcinum is prescribed for influenza, which has a mild or moderate course. In addition, granules can be used for other acute respiratory diseases caused by viruses.
At what age is it allowed?
The drug has no age restrictions, so Oscillococcinum can be given to infants or children attending kindergarten, as well as to schoolchildren and adolescents. The drug is called harmless, but it is recommended to use it in children after a doctor’s prescription, because sometimes complex therapy is required, which also requires other medications.
Contraindications
Granules should not be given to children who are hypersensitive to their components. For example, due to the presence of milk sugar in the preparation, Oscillococcinum is contraindicated in patients with both lactase deficiency and lactose intolerance. You should not take this drug if you have a hereditary disorder in the absorption of glucose-galactose, which is called malabsorption.
Side effects
According to the data in the annotation for the granules, taking them does not cause any side effects. However, in extremely rare cases, the use of Oscillococcinum may cause allergic reaction.
If any ailments occur while taking the drug, this should be reported to the doctor who is observing the little patient.
Instructions for use and dosage
To open the drug, you need to press on the transparent side of the blister, squeeze out one tube, and then open it. The method of taking Oscillococcinum depends on the age of the child:
- If the product is given to a baby, the granules are dissolved in water and the resulting solution is poured into a bottle, and then given through the nipple.
- The drug can also be given to the smallest children from a spoon, after first dissolving the contents of the tube in a small volume of water.
- For older patients, the granules can be poured directly into the mouth (under the tongue) and asked to hold them in the mouth until they are completely dissolved by saliva.
It is recommended to give Oscillococcinum to a child 15 minutes before feeding or eating. If the child has just eaten, the pellets should be delayed for at least 1 hour.
The dosage of the drug is not affected by the patient’s age, but it depends on the stage of the disease:
- If a viral infection has just begun to manifest negative symptoms, the first dose of Oscillococcinum should be taken as soon as possible. If the development of the disease has not stopped, it is recommended to re-dissolve or swallow the dissolved drug every 6 hours another 2-3 times.
- If the granules are prescribed at the height of the illness, they should be taken for 1-3 days twice a day - one dose in the morning and another in the evening.
- If the drug is recommended for prophylactic purposes, then it is given to the child during the ARVI season once a week, one dose.
Overdose
To date, there have been no cases in which a very large dose of Oscillococcinum had a harmful effect.
Interaction with other drugs
The use of granules does not interfere with treatment with other homeopathic remedies, as well as any medications, including antiviral, antibacterial, antipyretic and other medications.
Terms of sale
To buy Oscillococcinum at a pharmacy, you do not need to show a prescription from a doctor. The average price of a box containing 6 doses varies from 340 to 380 rubles, for a pack with 12 tubes you need to pay about 600-700 rubles, and a pack with 30 doses costs about 1,400 rubles.
Storage Features
The shelf life of sealed tubes is 5 years. Until its completion, Oscillococcinum should be stored at a temperature no higher than 25 degrees Celsius, choosing a place where the granules will not be reached by children and will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Reviews
There are both good and negative reviews about the use of Oscillococcinum for ARVI or influenza. In positive reviews, parents who trust homeopathy call this remedy effective and harmless. They praise the granules for their pleasant taste, convenient release form, and the ability to give to children and buy without a prescription.
According to them, taking 1-2 doses made it possible to stop the development of the disease at a very early stage or to tolerate the infection more easily. Despite the rather high cost, such mothers are called Oscillococcinum profitable means, because taking it helps to avoid the use of other medications (antitussives, antibiotics, expectorants, etc.).
At the same time, you can see a lot of negative reviews in which Oscillococcinum is called placebo and dummy. In them, mothers complain that the drug had no effect on the disease and the child had to be given other medications that affect viruses.
Many doctors who support evidence-based medicine also speak negatively about Oscillococcinum. Among them is the popular pediatrician Komarovsky, who considers homeopathic granules, although harmless, to be absolutely useless. However, the drug very popular in France, where it is sold over-the-counter and is the most sought after flu remedy.
In addition, it was created many decades ago and such a long presence on the pharmaceutical market gives some right to classify it as an effective remedy.
However, many doctors oppose homeopathy and say that the mechanism of action of the extract from the internal organs of a duck on the immune system is unclear, and the dilution of the active substances is so high that the granules can be called ordinary sugar balls.
Such doctors associate the positive effect of taking Oscillococcinum in the first days of the disease with the activity of the immune response of a particular patient (the body itself actively resists the virus and the disease does not develop).
And therefore, the question of whether to give Oscillococcinum to a sick child must be decided individually, taking into account the attitude of parents towards homeopathic treatment, and the condition of the little patient.
If 24 hours have passed after the first dose of the granules, and the child feels unwell, you should consult a doctor and examine the baby, and then start giving him other medications that the pediatrician recommends.
Analogs
Other homeopathic remedies (including cheaper ones) that have a similar effect can replace Oscillococcinum:
- Aflubin drops based on gentian, bryonia, iron phosphate, aconite and lactic acid. They can be prescribed for ARVI, colds, flu and various inflammatory diseases from birth. There are also Aflubin tablets prescribed from 5 years of age.
- Agri for children. This homeopathic remedy, which helps in the treatment of acute respiratory diseases, contains bryonia, iron phosphate and other substances. The tablet form is used in children from 1 year of age, and granules - from the age of three.
- Viburkol. These rectal suppositories, approved for children of any age, are based on substances from belladonna, chamomile, nightshade, pulsatilla and plantain. These suppositories are in demand for many inflammatory processes.
- Anaferon. Such tablets for children contain antibodies to interferon that have undergone special purification. They are approved for patients older than 1 month and are used for viral infections or for their prevention.
- Ergoferon. The basis of such a solution is also antibodies to interferons, but other substances are added to them. The drug is prescribed to children 3 years of age and older for the treatment of rotavirus enteritis, chickenpox, whooping cough, herpes and other infections. It is also available in tablets, approved from six months of age.
Registration number
N014236/01-070808Tradename
Oscillococcinum ®Dosage form:
Homeopathic granulesCompound
(per dose):
Active components:
Auxiliary components:
sucrose, lactose - up to 1000 mg
Description
White granules, almost spherical in shape, odorless, easily soluble in water.Pharmacotherapeutic group:
Homeopathic remedy.Indications for use:
Flu and colds.Contraindications:
Increased individual sensitivity to individual components of the drug.Directions for use and doses
Place the contents of the dose container under your tongue and hold until completely dissolved.
For children: dissolve the contents of the dose in a small amount of water and give from a spoon or using a bottle with a nipple.
Take the drug 15 minutes before meals or an hour later.
The dosage depends on the stage of the disease and does not depend on the age of the patient.
For prevention: take 1 dose per week during the period of ARVI spread.
Initial stage of the disease: take 1 dose as early as possible, then repeat if necessary 2-3 times with an interval of 6 hours.
Severe stage of the disease: take 1 dose in the morning and evening for 1-3 days. If symptoms of the disease increase within 24 hours, you should consult a doctor.
Side effect
At the moment, there is no information about the side effects of the drug. If side effects occur, you should consult a doctor.Allergic reactions are possible.
Overdose
Cases of overdose have not been reported to date.Interactions with other drugs
Taking homeopathic medicines does not exclude treatment with other medicines.special instructions
The drug acts faster and more effectively the earlier treatment is started - from the very first symptoms of the disease.Use during pregnancy and lactation
The drug is used as prescribed by a doctor.Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery
Does not affect.Release form:
Homeopathic granules.
Type 1.
1 dose (1 gram) of granules in a white polypropylene tube.
1, 3 or 6 tubes are placed in a plastic tray, which, together with instructions for use, is placed in a cardboard box.
Type 2.
1 dose (1 gram) of granules in a white polypropylene tube with a polyethylene stopper. 3 tubes in a blister made of transparent polyvinyl chloride thermo-adhesive film, sealed with paper foil. 1, 2 or 4 blisters along with instructions for use are placed in a cardboard box with a “tab” sealed on the sides.
Storage conditions
Store in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature of 15 to 25°C.Keep out of the reach of children.
Best before date
5 years.Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.
Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies:
Over the counter.How to open the package
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| 1-Take the 3-dose container out of the box | 2-Press the cell on the transparent side to break the protection | 3-Pull out the dose |
Manufacturer
Laboratory BOIRON,20, st. Liberation,
69110 Sainte-Foy-les-Lyons, France.
Opinions about the effectiveness of homeopathic medicines have always been quite controversial. Some people consider them completely useless, others, on the contrary, value homeopathy for its gentle effect on the body and the absence of a large number of contraindications and side effects.
Such drugs are used in almost all branches of medicine and are often used specifically for the treatment and prevention of various viral respiratory infections, such as, say, the drug Oscillococcinum. What is this homeopathic medicine, is it effective in combating viral infections, what is stated in its instructions for use, and what reviews do consumers leave about it? Read on.
Oscillococcinum is produced by the French company Boiron in one single form– small white granules that dissolve in seconds upon contact with saliva or other liquid. Such granules are dosed and placed in small tubes (1 tube – 1 dose of the drug), which can be purchased from 6 to 30 pieces per package. They taste sweet.
The main active component of Oscillococcinum is the extract of the heart and liver of the Barbary (muscovy) duck. Excipients: lactose, sucrose.
Operating principle
Oscillococcinum is a drug that should be used for prevention, as well as for the first symptoms of influenza and ARVI: chills, headache, fever, runny nose, aching joints, sore throat, etc.
It is believed that this drug can help avoid the onset of the disease or significantly reduce its severity and duration if taken in a timely manner, but the manufacturer does not indicate exactly how its active component affects the human body and viruses. This information is not included in the official instructions for use.
However, it is reliably known that this drug is more effective the earlier treatment is started.
Indications
This homeopathic remedy, as already mentioned, is prescribed for influenza and other viral respiratory infections of mild to moderate severity, as well as for their prevention.
Like most homeopathic remedies, Oscillococcinum does not have any age restrictions, so it can even be given to infants from birth. However, in any case, this can only be done with permission and on the recommendation of a doctor.
Contraindications and possible side effects
This medicine is contraindicated in:
- the presence of individual intolerance to any of its components;
- lactase deficiency;
- lactose intolerance;
- malabsorption (impaired absorption) of glucose-galactose.
Of the possible side effects, the instructions indicate only an allergic reaction.. Other unpleasant reactions that may occur as a result of its use, as indicated by the manufacturer, have not been observed to date.
Directions for use and dosage
The homeopathic medicine we are considering must be taken orally. In this case, the granules from the tube can be poured directly into the mouth or dissolved in a small amount of water and given to drink from a spoon or bottle (for younger patients). It is recommended to take Oscillococcinum 15 minutes before meals or an hour after it.
For children of all ages and adults, the dosage is:
- for the purpose of prevention during periods of increased morbidity - 1 dose every 7 days;
- at the first symptoms of the disease - 3 - 4 doses with a minimum interval of 6 hours;
- for severe symptoms of the disease - 2 doses per day (morning and evening) for 1 - 3 days.
Overdose
In the official instructions for the use of Oscillococcinum, the manufacturer clearly states that to date no cases of overdose with this drug have been registered.
Drug interactions
This medication is completely compatible with other medicines, including homeopathic ones.
Analogs
Today, there are many homeopathic medicines that have indications and therapeutic effects similar to Oscillococcinum. Among them:
- Aflubin
- Agri(indicated for use in children from 1 year of age);
- Viburkol(indicated for use in children from birth);
- (indicated for use in children from 1 month);
- Influcid(indicated for use in children over 3 years of age);
- (indicated for use in children from 6 months).