What is Oscillococcinum good for?

What is Oscillococcinum good for?

Background. Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200K (Oscillococcinum®) is used to treat and prevent seasonal colds and airway inflammatory affections, improve symptom control, and reduce the frequency of respiratory tract infection (RTI) episodes.

Does oscillococcinum have side effects?

Most experts believe that it will have no beneficial effect and also no negative side effects. However, cases of severe swelling, including swelling of the tongue, and headache have been reported for some people taking oscillococcinum.

What is Oscillococcinum made out of?

Oscillococcinum® is a patented homeopathic medicine that is made from a 1% solution of wild duck heart and liver extract, which is then serially diluted 200 times with water and alcohol.

How long should you take oscillococcinum?

How long should I take Oscillococcinum? If your symptoms have not improved after the first day, repeat the dosage instructions — take one dose every 6 hours, up to 3 times a day, for 2 more days. If after 3 days you show no improvement, we recommend consulting your health care professional.

Can you take oscillococcinum daily?

Oscillococcinum is packaged as individual 0.04-ounce serving sizes of quick-dissolving pellets that are to be placed under the tongue and left to dissolve. Package instructions indicate that it should be used every six hours and no more than three times daily.

How much oscillococcinum should I take?

Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Dissolve entire contents of one tube in the mouth every 6 hours, up to 3 times a day. Children younger than 2 years of age: Ask a doctor.

Is oscillococcinum safe for diabetics?

A: Oscillococcinum granules have a lactose basewhich is a milk sugar and is therefore completely safe for anyone who has diabetes.

Can you take oscillococcinum everyday?

What is the best way to take oscillococcinum?

To properly take Oscillococcinum, dissolve the contents of one tube directly under the tongue. There is no water, chewing, or swallowing required to take Oscillococcinum. Simply allow the pellets to dissolve in your mouth every time you take a dose, up to 3 doses daily, spaced 6 hours apart are allowed per the package.

Is oscillococcinum good for sore throat?

This multi-symptom syrup can be used at any time to relieve nasal and chest congestion, dry fitful cough, sneezing, minor sore throat, and runny or stuffy nose.