Oscillococcinum
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Leaflet attached to the packaging: patient information
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Oscillococcinum, granules in a single-dose container
Homeopathic medicinal product with therapeutic indications
It is necessary to carefully read the contents of the leaflet before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in the patient leaflet or according to the recommendations of a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
- This leaflet should be kept, so that it can be re-read if necessary.
- If advice or additional information is needed, the pharmacist should be consulted.
- If the patient experiences any side effects, including any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet, they should inform their doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. See section 4.
- If there is no improvement after 3 days or the patient feels worse, they should contact their doctor.
Table of contents of the leaflet
- 1. What is Oscillococcinum and what is it used for
- 2. Important information before using Oscillococcinum
- 3. How to use Oscillococcinum
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Oscillococcinum
- 6. Contents of the packaging and other information
1. What is Oscillococcinum and what is it used for
Oscillococcinum is a medicine used to treat symptoms of flu, colds, and flu-like infections: fever (up to 38.5°C), feeling of general malaise, muscle and bone pain.
Oscillococcinum is recommended to be used as soon as the first symptoms of infection appear, such as: sore throat, feeling of malaise, feeling of cold. During periods of increased incidence of colds, taking Oscillococcinum once a week may reduce the number of illnesses.
2. Important information before using Oscillococcinum
When not to use Oscillococcinum
Oscillococcinum should not be used if the patient is allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
If the symptoms of the disease worsen or persist for more than 3 days, a doctor should be consulted. In case of fever above 39°C, persistent cough, shortness of breath, or other alarming symptoms, a doctor should be contacted.
Oscillococcinum and other medicines
The doctor or pharmacist should be informed about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently taken, as well as any medicines the patient plans to take.
Using Oscillococcinum with food and drink
There are no special requirements.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, thinks she may be pregnant, or plans to have a child, she should consult a doctor before using this medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
Considering the composition of the medicine, it is not expected to affect driving or operating machinery.
Oscillococcinum contains sucrose and lactose monohydrate.
In case of intolerance to some sugars, a doctor should be consulted before taking this medicine.
3. How to use Oscillococcinum
This medicine should always be used exactly as described in the patient leaflet or according to the recommendations of a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
In case of doubts, a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse should be consulted.
The medicine should be taken orally.
The contents of the container should be dissolved in the mouth, keeping the granules under the tongue.
For younger children (up to 2 years of age), the granules should be dissolved in a small amount of water and given with a spoon.
The recommended dose of Oscillococcinum:
Adults, adolescents, and children over 1 year of age:
Prophylaxis(preventive treatment): during periods of increased incidence, take 1 dose of the medicine once a week.
Onset of infection: take 1 dose of the medicine as soon as possible, if necessary, repeat 2 to 3 times every 6 hours.
Developed infection: 1 dose of the medicine in the morning and evening for 3 days.
Duration of use:if the symptoms of the disease worsen or persist for more than 3 days, a doctor should be consulted. For prophylaxis, the medicine can be used for up to 6 months.
Taking a higher dose of Oscillococcinum than recommended
A doctor or pharmacist should be consulted.
Missing a dose of Oscillococcinum
A double dose should not be taken to make up for a missed dose.
In case of any further doubts about using this medicine, a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse should be consulted.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Reporting side effects
If any side effects occur, including any possible side effects not listed in the leaflet, the doctor, pharmacist, or nurse should be informed. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring of Adverse Reactions to Medicinal Products of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: +48 22 49 21 301, fax: +48 22 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl.
Reporting side effects can help gather more information on the safety of the medicine.
5. How to store Oscillococcinum
There are no special storage requirements.
The medicine should be stored out of sight and reach of children.
The medicine should not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. The pharmacist should be asked how to dispose of unused medicines. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the packaging and other information
What Oscillococcinum contains
- The active substance of the medicine is:Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum200K. 1 g of granules contains 0.01 ml of Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis200K extract.
- Other ingredients are:sucrose, lactose monohydrate.
What Oscillococcinum looks like and what the packaging contains
A cardboard box contains 6, 12, 18, 24, or 30 single-dose containers.
For more detailed information, the marketing authorization holder or parallel importer should be contacted.
Marketing authorization holder in Latvia, the country of export:
BOIRON, 2 avenue de l’Ouest Lyonnais, 69510 Messimy, France
Manufacturer:
BOIRON, 20 rue de la Libération, 69110 Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France
BOIRON, 2 avenue de l’Ouest Lyonnais, 69510 Messimy, France
Parallel importer:
InPharm Sp. z o.o.
ul. Strumykowa 28/11
03-138 Warsaw
Repackaged by:
InPharm Sp. z o.o. Services sp. k.
ul. Chełmżyńska 249
04-458 Warsaw
Marketing authorization number in Latvia, the country of export:00-0370
Parallel import authorization number: 80/25
Date of leaflet approval: 28.02.2025
[Information about the trademark]
- Country of registration
- Prescription requiredNo
- Marketing authorisation holder (MAH)BOIRON
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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