Description

R37 Flatulent colics, chronic constipation

Indications

Colics of various types: flatulent colic, intestinal colic, bilious colic, menstrual colic (dysmenorrhea), saturine colic, and renal colic.  Abdominal pain and spasms of various origin, gastric spasms; pains characteristic of the porphyrinopathies and the hepatopathies, including cirrhosis of the liver.  Meteorism, porphyrinuria, chronic constipation.

Mode of action

Alumina: Severe constipation, usually without the urge to have a bowel movement; depression or slowing of peristalsis.

Bryonia: Constipation with marked rectal dryness; stool is dry and hard.

Colocynthis: Effective colic remedy; abdominal pain, colic; uterine colic, bilious colic; all pains are better from pressure, bending double and heat.

Lachesis: For conditions or disorders of the neuro-vegetative system; sensation of constriction in the rectum.

Lycopodium: Stool begins hard or constipated and then turns soft or liquid; hepatic insufficiency.

Mercurius sublimatus corrosivus: Tenesmus; dysenteriform intestinal cramps; hepatic disorders.

Nux vomica: Hyperexcitability and spasmodic tendencies of the digestive tract; constipation with ineffectual urging; hepatic disorders.

Plumbum aceticum: Intestinal colic; abdominal pains extending to the groin or limbs; bowel obstruction, marked constipation; stool is dark, small, or knotty.

Sulfur: Reactional agent; highly offensive stool and flatus; diarrhea or soft stool in the morning.

Remedies to be considered

• Complementary product: BC-4

• Chronic paraxysmal appendicitis: once daily R1 and R38, 5-10 drops each, BC-10

• Gastroenteritis with intestinal spasms: R4 or R4 JUNIOR alternately, BC-3

• Indigestion with constipation: R192, BC-4

• Duodenal ulcer and gastritis: R5 additionally, BC-25

• Bilious colics: R7 additionally or alternately.

• Acute appendicitis, prior to surgery administer R38, 5-10 drops in alternation every 1-2 hours, BC-10

• Renal colics due to calculi: R27 additionally or alternately.

• Pancreatitis: R72

• Food allergies: BIO 83 / Inhalant allergies: BIO 84

• Hypoglycemic symptoms: BIO 86

• Improper fatty acid assimilation and fat metabolism: BIO 89

Clinical experience

• Regulates intestinal function, may be regarded as a drainage remedy.

• After diarrhea, administer for 1 week to regulate intestinal function.

• Beneficial when phasing out laxatives. May be administered in conjunction with laxative, gradually decreasing the dose of laxative.

Ingredients

Alumina D12 1 g, Bryonia D4 1 g, Colocynthis D4 1 g, Lachesis D30 1 g, Lycopodium D4 1 g, Mercurius sublimatus corrosivus D8 1 g, Nux vomica D6 1 g, Plumbum aceticum D12 1 g, Sulfur D12 1 g.

Non-medicinal ingredients: ethanol, purified water.

Dosage

Adults and children (ages 12 and up) 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily in a little water or undiluted or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Cautions and warnings

• Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.

• Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Known adverse reactions

• In rare cases, hypersalivation may occur after use, in which cases discontinue use of product.

For more information, please consult your healthcare practitioner.

DIN-HM 80016217