Helidonium
Instructions for use:
- 1. Composition and form of release
- 2. Pharmacological action
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of administration and dosage regimen
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Application during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Storage conditions
Helidonium is a homeopathic remedy for cholelithiasis.
Composition and release form of Helidonium
The drug is released in the form of an alcohol solution of 35%, intended for oral administration. 100 ml of solution contains: Chelidonium majus, Fel tauri and Atropa belladonna.
In dropper bottles of 30 ml.
pharmachologic effect
According to the instructions, Helidonium has a detoxifying and choleretic effect on the body.
The main effect of Helidonium is on the liver, as well as on the respiratory system, which makes it possible to use it to treat whooping cough and pneumonia.
Among other things, Helidonium, according to reviews, acts on the kidneys, increasing the level of uric acid in the body.
Indications for the use of Helidonium
According to the instructions, Helidonium is indicated as a choleretic agent as part of complex therapy for chronic cholecystitis, as well as chronic hepatitis with a cholestatic component.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to take the drug in case of hypersensitivity to one or more of its components, as well as to persons under 18 years of age, due to insufficient clinical trials.
Method of application of Helidonium and dosage regimen
The drug is intended for oral administration.
As a rule, the drug is prescribed in a dosage of 10 drops, diluted in 30 ml of water three times a day, half an hour before or one hour after a meal.
In acute symptoms, Helidonium is indicated in a dosage of 10 drops every 15 minutes for two hours.
The duration of treatment is determined individually by the attending physician.
Side effects
According to reviews, Helidonium is mostly well tolerated by patients. Sometimes the occurrence of allergic reactions caused by hypersensitivity to the components of the drug is possible.
The use of Helidonium during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Before using the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is recommended to consult with your doctor and compare the expected benefits to the mother and the potential risk to the fetus.
special instructions
During the period of use, the symptoms of the disease may temporarily worsen, which requires discontinuation of the drug and consultation with a doctor.
You should also inform the doctor about the appearance of unknown side effects from taking the drug or about the lack of a therapeutic effect.
The solution contains 35% ethyl alcohol.
Storage conditions for Helidonium
Helidonium should be stored at room temperature for no longer than five years.
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!