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How
are homeopathic medicines packaged? |
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Homeopathic
medicines can be packaged by unit
(containing a single medication) or
in the form of OTC
specialties
(grouping several medications in the same
package).
These homeopathic medicines are most often
packaged in granule tubes or globule doses.
There are also other forms such as pomades,
gels, syrups, caplets, collyria, drops, suppositories,
etc.
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Where
can I find homeopatic
medecines ? |
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In most countries, homeopathic
medicines are available in pharmacies.
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Are
homeopathic medicines reimbursed
by national health plans? |
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In France, most homeopathic medicines are
reimbursed by Sécurité Sociale
at around 35%. This rate may vary from country
to country.
For
more information
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How
should homeopathic medicines'
names be interpreted? Why do homeopathic
medicines have Latin names? |
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The product's
latin name determines the generic name.
Generic names are defined by their international
scientific names, which is given in Latin.
This way, physicians all over the world can
precisely identify these medications.
9C: the strength
dilution, the medication was
diluted nine times at one centesimal using
the mother tincture.
H: the type
of Hahnemannian dilution,
a preparation method defined by Dr. Hahnemann.
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What
do these dilutions
mean? What do the intials CH mean? |
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How
should I take
homeopathic medicines? |
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Follow the indications given on the prescription.
In general, homeopathic medicines should not
be taken with meals.
Most granule tubes contain five granules.
Doses contain approximately 200 globules and
should be taken whole all at once.
Let the globules or granules melt in your
mouth.
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Why
are their no instructions, recommended doses, or therapeutic
indications on unitary
homeopathic medicines? |
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A single medication can be
used for different afflictions.
This means that precise indications and dosage
recommendations cannot be given for each medication.
Consult your physician or your pharmacist
for more information.
In addition, OTC homeopathic specialties,
which are composed of several homeopathic
medicines, systematically come with therapeutic
indications and instructions when
authorized by the country's pharmaceutical
regulations.
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How
can I treat my baby
using homeopathic medicines? |
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For treating children,
homeopathic medicines in a little water
in a glass or in an unheated bottle.
It is important to change the solution
every day.
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Should
I try not to touch the granules
with my hands? |
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| As a hygienic measure,
as with any other medications, you should
avoid touching homeopathic medicines
with your bare hands. However, since
granules are impregnated to the core
according to the Boiron triple impregnation
patent, they are no less effective when
touched.
For easier
administration of homeopathic medicines,
Boiron developed the Granule Count.
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How
much sugar
do homeopathic medicines contain? |
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Granules and globules
contain saccharose (cane sugar) and
lactose (milk sugar). 5 granules, taken
4 times a day, i.e. 20 granules, contain
1 gram of sugar, i.e. 1/5 of a sugar
cube. One dose of globules contains
1 gram of sugar, i.e. 1/5 of a sugar
cube.
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How
much alcohol
do homeopathic medicines contain? |
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| Mother Tinctures contain
alcohol, as do the orally-administered
drops prepared in an alcohol solution.
100 drops of 65% mother tincture contain
1.026 grams of pure ethanol (one glass
of 12% wine contains 9.5 grams of pure
ethanol).
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Do
homeopathic medicines have an expiration
date? |
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Homeopathic medicines
have a 5-year expiration date.
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