Oscillococcinum - instructions for pregnancy

Within 9 months, while a woman is carrying a baby, the risk of getting sick with any viral infection is incredibly high, because epidemics happen every season, especially in the spring-autumn periods. As you know, most of the traditional medicines pregnant women can not be used because of the risk of a negative effect on the fetal development of the fetus, so it remains to look for alternative options. In particular, they include the homeopathic remedy Otsilokoktsinum, the instruction for which is given in this article.

Detailed composition of the preparation Otsilokoktsinum

In the package of the preparation there are 6 or 12 tubes of white plastic, in each of which 1 dose of medicine, i.e. 1 gram of white granules, odorless and easily soluble in liquid is enclosed. The main active substance is Anas barbariaelium, hepatic and cordis extractum (extract of the liver and heart of the Barbary waterfowl). The excipients include sucrose and lactose.

Indications for Ozillococcinum

The testimony includes:

• influenza of mild and moderate severity;
• acute viral infection. (In the usage of ARVI).

Contraindications and side effects

Ocylococcinum also has contraindications. It can not be taken with individual intolerance of components, including lactose intolerance. You can not treat them with a deficiency of lactase, as well as glucose-galactose malabsorption. The manufacturer of the drug claims that there are no side effects after taking Otsilokoktsinuma, but the risk of possible allergic reactions remains.

How to take Oscillococcinum during pregnancy?

Instructions for pregnant women on taking Otsilokoktsinum:

1. At the initial stage of the disease, as soon as possible, take the contents of one dose, pouring it under the tongue and waiting for complete dissolution. Then, at intervals of 6 hours, take the drug 2-3 more times.
2. When the stage of the disease is severe, the dosage during pregnancy of Oscilococcinum remains the same, but it should be taken in the morning and in the evening for 1-3 days.
3. For prophylaxis Oksilokoktsinum during pregnancy, drink 1 dose once every 7 days in a season when the seasonal infection rages.

Instructions for use during pregnancy Otsilokoktsinum says that you need to use it for a quarter of an hour before the meal or 60 minutes after it. Women in the situation before starting therapy should consult with a specialist to determine the degree of potential benefit and risk to the fetus. It is not forbidden to combine the drug with traditional medicine.