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Cough and Mucus

ANTIMONIUM TARTARICUM, EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS, HEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUM, HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS, KALI BICHROMICUM, PULSATILLA (PRATENSIS), STANNUM METALLICUM, SULPHUR

Standard Dose
DIRECTIONS: ■ children and infants over 4 months of age place 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) under the tongue every 20 min until symptoms improve, then every 4 hours as needed. ■ for children under 4 months consult a healthcare professional.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
USES: May help temporarily relieve ■ chest congestion ■ hacking cough ■ thick mucus in chest, throat and nose* *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence.
Summary

Indications and usage USES: May help temporarily relieve ■ chest congestion ■ hacking cough ■ thick mucus in chest, throat and nose* *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence.

Not FDA evaluated.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage USES: May help temporarily relieve ■ chest congestion ■ hacking cough ■ thick mucus in chest, throat and nose* *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated. Dosage and administration DIRECTIONS: ■ children and infants over 4 months of age place 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) under the tongue every 20 min until symptoms improve, then every 4 hours as needed. ■ for children under 4 months consult a healthcare professional. Warnings and cautions WARNINGS: Do not use ■ for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma ■ if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor. Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use if tamper evident seal is missing or open. ■ Store tightly closed at room temperature (65-80ºF)

Monitoring

  • WARNINGS: Do not use ■ for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma ■ if cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache.
  • These could be signs of a serious condition Keep out of reach of children.
  • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
Cough and Mucus (ANTIMONIUM TARTARICUM, EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS, HEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUM, HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS, KALI BICHROMICUM, PULSATILLA (PRATENSIS), STANNUM METALLICUM, SULPHUR) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline