Calcarea carbonica ostrearum (Granules) Instructions for Use

Marketing Authorization Holder

Boiron (France)

Contact Information

BOIRON (France)

ATC Code

V30 (Not assigned)

Dosage Forms

	Calcarea carbonica ostrearum	Homeopathic granules C5: 4 g tube with granule counter
		Homeopathic granules C9: 4 g tube with granule counter
		Homeopathic granules C15: 4 g tube with granule counter
		Homeopathic granules C30: 4 g tube with granule counter

Dosage Form, Packaging, and Product Composition

Excipients: sucrose, lactose.

4 g – tubes with granule counter (1) – cardboard packs.

Clinical-Pharmacological Group

Single-component homeopathic preparation of animal origin

Pharmacotherapeutic Group

Homeopathic agent

Pharmacological Action

Calcarea carbonica ostrearum is oyster shell lime, a substance extracted from the underlying layer of the Crassostrea angulata shell after the removal of the white shiny layer called mother-of-pearl.

The substance is a whitish powder with a characteristic odor (ocean smell), practically insoluble in water and in alcohol.

The main component of oyster shell lime is calcium carbonate, which accounts for more than 90% of the total mass.

In addition, oyster shell lime contains

• Magnesium carbonate;
• Calcium sulfate;
• Silicon dioxide;
• Salts of manganese, iron and aluminum;
• Organic substances such as conchiolin, consisting of numerous amino acids, mainly glycine, lysine, arginine and tyrosine.

Indications

Key symptoms for prescribing the drug

• Disorders of nutrition, growth and bone development;
• Polyposis growths;
• Tendency to eat inedible substances (e.g., chalk, sand);
• Milk intolerance;
• Consequences of past rickets;
• Excessive sweating of the scalp with a sour-smelling sweat;
• Lymphadenopathy.

Main cases of clinical application

Otorhinolaryngology

• Acute pathology of the ENT organs in combination with severe cervical and maxillary lymphadenopathy in children.

Dermatology

• Dermatoses in infants: atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, gluteal erythema, crusts on the head from which clear fluid oozes;
• Warts (the drug is especially indicated for a single large plantar wart).

Pulmonology

• Asthma.

Developmental pathology

• Developmental disorders (delay in learning to walk or teething);
• Early menarche, heavy menstruation, breast swelling before menstruation.

Gastroenterology

• Digestive disorders;
• Heartburn, sour belching;
• In infants, regurgitation with a sour odor;
• Milk intolerance;
• Desire to eat eggs.

Parasitology

• Enterobiasis.

In adults

Urology

• Urolithiasis, bladder polyposis.

Metabolism and nutrition

• Pathologies associated with excess weight and metabolic disorders (obesity, hyperlipidemia, gout, prediabetes).

Neurology

• Migraine.

Dermatology

• Eczema;
• Atopic dermatitis.

Pulmonology

• Constitutional treatment of asthma.

Degenerative pathology

• Sclerotic hypertension;
• Osteoarthritis;
• Prevention of recurrence in polyposis.

Gastroenterology

• Cholelithiasis.

Dosage Regimen

Sublingually.

The granules should be dissolved in the mouth 30 minutes before meals or 60 minutes after meals.

For children from 0 to 3 years old, the granules are first diluted by shaking in 10-15 ml of water at room temperature and given to drink.

The optimal amount per dose is 5 granules.

Consultation with a doctor is necessary to determine the potency, frequency and duration of administration.

Adverse Reactions

None reported to date.

Contraindications

• Individual sensitivity to the drug;
• Lactose intolerance.

Special Precautions

The dosage regimen and frequency of administration are determined by the doctor.

If there is no therapeutic effect within 3 days, or if adverse reactions occur, you should consult a doctor.

Overdose

No information on overdose cases has been received to date.

Drug Interactions

Other medications can be used concomitantly with Calcarea carbonica ostrearum treatment.

Storage Conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 25°C (77°F).

Shelf Life

Shelf life – 5 years.

Dispensing Status

The drug is available without a prescription.

Important Safety Information

This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor before use. Dosage and side effects may vary. Use only as prescribed.