Oscillococcinum - 53 reviews, instructions for use

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.

When to use the medicine

The drug is actively taken for the following diseases:

ARVI, which is accompanied by fever, chills, body aches, headaches;
flu.

The medication is prescribed to adults and children not only in the presence of microbial and viral infections, but also for infectious chronic diseases of the ENT and respiratory system.

Multifactorial influence helps eliminate disturbing symptoms of the disease.

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.

How to take Oscillococcinum

The granule is placed under the tongue 15-20 minutes before a meal or an hour after a meal. You need to hold it until it completely dissolves. The dosage is determined for each person individually and depends on the age category and the complexity of the disease.

For severe symptoms of the disease, take 1 capsule in the morning and evening for 2-3 days. If after 1-2 days the symptoms of the disease do not disappear, but only begin to manifest themselves more strongly, then you need to seek medical help.

In the initial stages of the disease, you need to take 1 capsule, then take another 2 or 3 capsules every 6 hours.

In order to prevent viral diseases, you need to take 1 capsule every 7 days.

This treatment regimen is due to the fact that in the initial stages of the disease it is necessary to carry out intensive treatment, after which you can switch to maintenance therapy.

If the patient has a temperature of 38 degrees or more, then using this medication alone will not be enough. In this condition, additional symptomatic and therapeutic medications are necessary.

Additionally, you can use the following drugs: Teraflu, Arbidol, Coldrex, Rinza, Aflubin.

Instructions for use Oscillococcinum

Before using the drug Oscillococcinum, be sure to read the instructions. Each package of the drug Oscillococcinum contains instructions containing the necessary information about the action of the drug, doses and method of administration, as well as the composition of the drug Oscillococcinum. For more detailed information on the use of the drug Oscillococcinum, you should consult your doctor.

Registration number

P N014236/01

Trade name of the drug

Oscillococcinum®

Dosage form

Homeopathic granules

Composition (per dose):

Active components: Anas barbariaelium, hepatic et cordis extractum (anas barbariaelium, hepatic et cordis extractum) 200 K - 0.01 ml Auxiliary components: Sucrose - 850 mg Lactose - 150 mg

Description

White granules, almost spherical, odorless, easily soluble in water

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Oscillococcinum - homeopathic remedy

Indications for use of Oscillococcinum

Mild to moderate influenza, acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI)

Contraindications

Increased individual sensitivity to individual components of the drug. Lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The drug is used as prescribed by a doctor

Directions for use and doses

Place the contents of the tube under your tongue and hold until completely dissolved. For children: dissolve the contents of the tube 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 1 time per week during the period of ARVI spread.
Initial stage of the disease:
take 1 dose as early as possible, then, if necessary, repeat the dose 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.

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

No cases of overdose have been reported to date

Interaction with other drugs

Taking homeopathic medicines does not exclude treatment with other medicines

special instructions

If symptoms of the disease increase within 24 hours, you should consult a doctor. The drug acts faster and more effectively the earlier treatment is started - from the very first symptoms of the disease. The use of the drug does not affect driving or performing potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.

Oscillococcinum release form

Homeopathic granules. 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 tape. 2, 4 or 10 blisters, along with instructions for use, are placed in a cardboard box with a “tab” sealed on the sides.

Storage conditions for Oscillococcinum

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C Keep out of the reach of children

Shelf life of Oscillococcinum

5 years Do not use after the expiration date indicated on the package

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies

Without a doctor's prescription

How to open a package of Oscillococcinum

Remember that Boiron Laboratory medicines, like any other, should be taken after carefully reading the instructions or consulting a doctor! There are contraindications!

Self-medication is dangerous, and the information presented on the site is not a full replacement for a visit to the doctor.

Adverse reactions and overdose

After taking the drug, adverse reactions almost never appear. In rare cases, it can cause allergic reactions. With long-term treatment, allergic reactions may occur in the form of skin rashes.

The drug is usually well tolerated by the body. It is not recommended to use the product for more than 2 weeks. If necessary, you can repeat the treatment course after a week's break.

If the patient experiences negative manifestations that are not mentioned in the instructions, then this should be reported to the doctor, who will be able to determine the cause of their occurrence and the advisability of further treatment with the drug.

Since the constituent components are not prone to accumulation, the drug cannot accumulate in the body in dangerous doses. If you take too much medicine at once, you may experience mild discomfort.

Overdose is short-term. The drug is not capable of causing significant harm to the human body. There is no need to start symptomatic treatment or seek medical help. After some time, the patient's condition will improve.

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.

special instructions

The shelf life of the drug is 5 years from the date of production. Should be stored in a dark place away from children at room temperature.

This medicine can be used in parallel with other medicines.

To achieve greater effectiveness from the drug, it should be taken immediately when the first symptoms of the disease appear.

In the presence of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver, there is no need to adjust the dose.

The use of the medicine does not in any way affect the ability to drive a vehicle or operate other mechanisms that require increased concentration.

Composition and release form

Oscillococcinum is produced by the French company Boiron in one single form - small white granules that dissolve in a matter of 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.

Attention parents

The incidence of influenza and ARVI among children is annually 4-5 times higher than among adults. This is explained by age-related imperfections of the immune and anatomical and physiological mechanisms that provide protection to the child’s body. While they are not formed, the child is sensitive to viruses and infections. According to doctors' observations, children suffer from ARVI and influenza 6 to 10 times a year. At the same time, in children from birth to 5 years of age, acute respiratory viral infections and influenza are the most severe, with the risk of complications.

The risk of contracting colds is greatest among children attending preschool institutions and schools: in large groups, infections spread very quickly. Family members can also become carriers of ARVI and influenza. Prevention of influenza in children must be taken very seriously.

How can an overdose occur?

An overdose can develop if a person accidentally or intentionally takes more of the drug than is allowed by the instructions.

Do not leave the drug where children can have access to it.

Despite the fact that Oscillococcinum is tolerated quite well, during its use, a person may develop negative manifestations in the form of allergic reactions. Exceeding the recommended dose will only increase the severity of such reactions.

Contraindications

The use of any drug is not permitted for every person without exception. Some pathological conditions and chronic diseases do not allow the use of this drug.

Contraindications to the use of Oscillococcinum:

personal sensitivity to the active component of the drug or the excipients contained in its composition;
lactose intolerance (acquired, congenital);
deficiency of a special enzyme (lactase), which does not allow reactions to break down lactose;
disruption of the absorption and digestion of carbohydrates.

Before starting treatment, you should make sure that the patient does not have any of the above contraindications.

Reviews

Valentina: “As a person directly related to medicine, I can say: Oscillococcinum is a dummy for a lot of money! The only effect this drug has is the placebo effect. To this day, not a single scientific study has proven the effectiveness of this “medicine”, and neither I nor my colleagues can understand how an extract from the poor duck’s organs can help in the fight against viruses. The manufacturer himself, apparently, did not figure out how to describe this beautifully, so he decided to remain silent in the “pharmacological action” column.”

Yana: “Oscillococcinum is the only drug that I was not afraid to take when pregnant during the peak of the disease and which I can safely give to my children, because it is absolutely harmless. Compared to candles, which my children hate, and syrups that make them break out, Oscillococcinum is very convenient to give to babies. I usually use it when I see the first symptoms of the disease, and the disease recedes much faster with it.”

Valeria: “For several years now, in the autumn-winter period, the whole family has been taking Oscillococcinum to prevent influenza. And the effect is simply amazing: we practically don’t get sick! Even children who attend kindergarten. It is very convenient to take - just once a week. I’m very pleased that I discovered this product, and I always happily recommend it to everyone I know.”

Marina: “Oscillococcinum is for me an ambulance for an incipient disease. Believe me, it perfectly helps to cope with the disease in its infancy. I recommend".

Lyudmila: “When I got a cold during pregnancy, the choice immediately fell on this drug, because, firstly, I found a lot of positive information about it on the forums, and the doctor approved treatment with homeopathy. However, he didn’t cure anything for me. In the end, a bacterial infection was added to the cold, and it all ended with taking antibiotics. And I hoped that for that kind of money this medicine would put me back on my feet without harming the baby.”