Colocynthis C15 homeopathic granules, 4g

Composition

Colocynthis C15

Auxiliary substances: sucrose, lactose. 4 g-pencil cases with a granule counter (1) – cardboard packs.

Pharmacological action

Pharmaco-therapeutic group: Homeopathic remedy

Pharmacological action

Bitter apple (bitter cucumber) – herbaceous creeping plant. Yellow flowers produce corky, spongy yellow-green globular berries the size of small oranges, containing seeds. Citrullus colocynthis contains the glycoside cucurbitacin, which is also present in Bryonia alba.

Cucurbitacin has a strong laxative effect, and also has an antitumor effect. In addition, Citrullus colocynthis contains chlorogenic acid.

Indications

The key symptoms for prescribing the drug

• are severe spastic pain that causes the patient to “bend in half”;
• the patient constantly screams and complains;
• a feeling of compression “like an iron clamp”.

Main cases of clinical use

Painful spastic syndromes

Gastroenterology

• spastic pain in the epigastric region that causes vomiting (gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers);
• hepatic colic;
• spastic diseases of the colon, colic in the baby (very painful, relief occurs in the supine position);
• painful diarrhea with strong urges.

Relief of hip flexion pain and / or its occurrence after an attack of anger are sufficient conditions for the appointment of Colocintis.

Urology

• renal colic (especially left-sided), relief occurs when the hip is flexed (on the same side as the pain) towards the pelvis.

Gynecology

• dysmenorrhea: algomenorrhea with spasms (relief is provided by a forced position in which the patient leans forward, pressing the torso to the legs, as well as the use of heat and strong pressure on the painful area).

Neurology

• facial pain:
• unbearable pain, usually on the left side (but not always), caused by a slight pressure on the trigger zone;
• relief occurs with the application of heat, possibly with strong pressure at the beginning of an attack
• sciatic or femoral neuralgia:
• acute ” twitching “and/or” shooting ” pain of a spastic nature, mainly on the left;pain is accompanied by a feeling of numbness;
• relief occurs when bending the hip towards the pelvis, when heating, movement, strong pressure on the painful area;
• increases with stretching movements, in the cold, at rest, with a sharp touch.

Contraindications

* Individual sensitivity to the drug;• lactose intolerance.

Side effects

Not described to date.

Interaction

Other medications may be used during treatment with Colocintis.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Sublingual.

Granules should be absorbed in the mouth 30 minutes before meals or 60 minutes after meals.

For children from 0 to 3 years of age, the pellets are pre-diluted, shaking, in 10-15 ml of water at room temperature and given to drink.

The optimal amount per dose is 5 pellets.

To determine the dilution, multiplicity and duration of use, you need to consult a doctor.

Overdose

So far, no overdose cases have been reported.

Special instructions

The dosage regimen and frequency of use is determined by the doctor. In the absence of a therapeutic effect for 3 days, as well as in case of adverse reactions, you should consult a doctor.

Storage conditions

The drug should be stored out of the reach of children, protected from light and moisture, away from electrical appliances at a temperature of 15-25°C.

Shelf

life is 5 years.