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Arnica Montana (Bruises, trauma) |
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Your Personal First Aid Kit
Homeopathic treatment
is best provided by a skilled
homeopath; however, a selection
of remedies work for a variety
of common ailments which are
suitable for general use.
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Oscillococcinum Also known as:Oscillo
Influenza Treatment
SYMPTOMS OF FLU
Fever, Chills, Body Aches and Pains
Each year, millions of people
contract influenza and flu-like infections in the United States,
resulting in over 100,000 hospitalizations and approximately 20,000
deaths. Most recover from these illnesses in about one to two
weeks; however, the elderly and people with chronic health conditions
often develop serious complications. There are three common
therapeutic approaches used to counter this:
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Vaccines:
formulated in an attempt to match the current year's viral antigenic
shift.
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Antiviral drugs:
used to interfere with viral replication and propagation.
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Symptomatic drugs:
are the most common form of treatment, which are mostly fever reducers
along with drugs that help ease the aches and pains.
Oscillococcinum
by Boiron (Oscillo)
Oscillococcinum®
(O-SILL-O-COX-SEE-NUM) is the number one flu medicine of France, is
becoming increasingly popular in the United States. This
homeopathic medicine has been shown in clinical studies to decrease the
duration and intensity of flu symptoms. Because of it's safety,
Oscillo
is a good first line defense in treating the flu.
Other Effective Homeopathic Medicine
for Treating the Flu
The following table compares and contrasts the
common therapeutic approaches with Oscillococcinum in flu treatment and
prevention:
Flu Treatment and prevention Chart
| Product |
How it Works |
Advantages |
Side Effect
& Disadvantages |
Oscillococcinum®
(O-SILL-O-COX-SEE-NUM)
also commonly called Oscillo® |
Decreases the duration and intensity of influenza
symptoms, including fever, chills, body aches and pains. |
Can be used with any existing medical condition
or medication. No known drug interactions or side effects.
Convenient dosing and economical. |
None |
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Antivirals |
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Zanamivir (Relenza®) |
Possible inhibition of virus neuraminidase and
alteration of virus aggregation and release. |
Shortens duration of flu symptoms if taken before
the second day of symptoms. |
Nausea, diarrhea and sinusitis may occur.
Inconvenient inhaler administration. Requires a prescription
from MD |
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Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu®) |
Possible inhibition of virus neuraminidase and
alteration of virus aggregation and release. |
Shortens duration of flu symptoms if taken within
40 hours of symptoms |
Nausea and vomiting may occur. Requires a
prescription from MD. |
Rimantadine (Flumdine®)
Amantadine (Symmetrel®) |
Inhibits type A virus replication at the very
early stages. |
Reserved for high-risk patients when vaccination
is not possible. |
Insomnia and nausea may occur. Requires a
prescription from MD. |
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Vaccine |
For prophylactic use only |
Best coverage for exposure or high-risk
individuals. |
Not a cure. Injection needs to be administered by
a licensed health care professional. |
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Herbs & Vitamins |
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Echinacea angustifolia and purpurea |
Non specific immunostimulant |
Existing clinical studies show controversial
results |
Do not use for more that 10 days (curative) or 3
weeks (prophylactic). Use with caution when kidney
function is impaired or when allergic to herbs from the daisy
family. Preventive efficacy not clearly demonstrated. |
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Vitamin C |
Stimulates the immune system |
Nontoxic. may decrease severity and duration of
flu symptoms. |
Overuse may cause diarrhea. |
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Symptomatic medicines for fever & aches and
pains. |
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Aspirin, NSAIDs |
Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic
action |
Temporary reduction of symptoms |
Symptomatic activity only. causes
gastrointestinal problems. Interacts with other drugs and
medications. |
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Acetaminophen |
Antipyretic and analgesic action |
Temporary reduction of symptoms |
Symptomatic activity only. Interacts with
hepatotoxic drugs. use with caution if kidney function is
impaired. |
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(O-SILL-O-COX-SEE-NUM)
Clinical Research |
- Double-blind,
randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial of 100
patients (Casanova et al, 19831)
- Evaluation of Oscillococcinum within 48
hours after onset of flu-like symptoms.
Results
- Chills: 87.7% reduction vs. 57.1% with
placebo
- Stiffness: 72.5% reduction vs. 41.9% with
placebo
- Fever: 79.1% reduction vs. 40.0% with
placebo
- Nasal discharge unaffected
- 80.0% of patients treated with
Oscillococcinum reported a successful outcome vs. 38.0%,
p=0.001
- Double-blind,
randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial of 300
patients (Casanova et al, 19852)
- Evaluation of Oscillococcinum at onset of
flu-like symptoms.
Results at day 2
- Fever was significantly lower in the
Oscillococcinum group than in the placebo group (P<0.05)
Results at day 4
- 55.0% of patients treated with Oscillo
reported no chills vs. 26.5% with placebo (P<0.001)
- 70.0% of treated patients reported no
aches and pains vs. 48.0% with placebo (p<0.001)
- Double-blind,
randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial of 478
patients (Ferley et al, 19893)
- Evaluation of Oscillococcinum within 24
hours after onset of flu-like symptoms
- Efficacy endpoints assessed after 48
hours of treatment (rectal temperature <99.3°F and complete
resolution of cardinal symptoms: headaches, stiffness,
lumbar and articular pain, shivers)
Results
- Full recovery from flu symptoms within 48
hours was 66.0% greater in the Oscillococcinum group than in
the placebo group. (p=0.03)
- 61.2% of patients in the active drug
group had favorable impression on the efficacy of treatment
vs. 49.3% in placebo group. (p=0.02)
- Double-blind,
randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center trial of 372
patients (Papp et al, 19984)
- Evaluation of Oscillococcinum within 24
hours after onset of flu-like symptoms
Results
- The clinical trial showed that
Oscillococcinum has a positive effect on the decline of
symptoms and on the duration of the disease.
- At 48 hours, 62.9% of patients treated
with Oscillococcinum showed clear improvement vs. 48.5% in
placebo group (p=0.03). These results confirm those
observed in previous studies.
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Notes:
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Centre de Recherche et de Documentation Technique,
University of Marseilles, France.
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Centre de Recherche et de Documentation Technique,
University of Marseilles, France.
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Ferley JP, Zmirou, D'Adhemar D, Balducci E, "A
Controlled evaluation of a homeopathic preparation
in the treatment of influenza-like syndromes".
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 1989, 27;
329-335.
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Papp R, Shuback G, Beck E, Burjard G, Bengel J,
Lehri S, Belon P "Oscillococcinum in patients with
influenza like syndromes: a palcebo controlled
double-blind evaluation." British Homeopathic
Journal. April 1998, Vol. 87, pp 69-76.
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At 48 hours,
62.9% of patients showed "clear improvement"
with
Oscillococcinum
(a.k.a. Oscillo) |
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(O-SILL-O-COX-SEE-NUM)
Use:
For temporary relief of flu
symptoms such as fever, chills, body aches and pains.
Directions:
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: take one
dose at onset of symptoms (Dissolve entire contents of
one tube in the mouth). Repeat for 2 more doses
at 6-hour intervals.
Warnings:
- Do not use if the cap seal is
broken
- Ask a Doctor before use in
children under 2 years of age.
- Stop using this product and
consult a physician if symptoms persist for more
than 3 days or if they worsen.
- As with any medication, if
pregnant or nursing, ask a health care professional
before use.
- Keep this and all medication out
of the reach of children.
- Diabetics: Each dose contains
0.85 g of sucrose and 0.15 g of lactose.
Active Ingredient:
Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200CK
Homeopathic perparation of liver and heart of the
Muscovy Duck (Anas barbariae), diluted 200 times
according to the methods described in the Homeopathic
Pharmacopeia of the United States.
Inactive Ingredients:
Sucrose: 0.85 g
Lactose: 0.15 g (USP)
Advantages:
No adverse reactions have been reported to the FDA
during 15 years of use in the United Stated.
Based on its mode of preparation everything seems to
indicate that Oscillococcinum would not interfere
pathologically with the flu vaccine, concomitant
medications, fetal development nor would it be present
in the milk of nursing women.
- No
drowsiness or stimulant effect.
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Safe for the elderly and high risk patients.
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Safe for use with prescription medication, dietary
supplements and herbs.
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Safe for use by patients in occupations that
prohibit the use of traditional OTC flu remedies
such as transportation engineers, pilots, and
machine operators.
- 65
years of use by millions of people in 43 countries.
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the Number 1 homeopathic flu medication in the
United States.
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Contains no artificial additives or preservatives.
How Supplied:
Boxes of three Unit-dose tubes (one treatment), six
Unit-Dose tubes (two treatments) and the new twelve
Unit-Dose tubes (four treatments).
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3 Unit-Dose
Tubes
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6 Unit-Dose
Tubes
(two treatments) |
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12
Unit-Dose Tubes
(four treatments) |
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18 Uni-Dose
Tubes
NEW
(six treatments) |
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Notice:
Homeopathic medicine are manufactured and marketed in
the U.S. under the regulatory authority of the Food
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