Causticum (Granules) Instructions for Use

Marketing Authorization Holder

Boiron (France)

Contact Information

BOIRON (France)

ATC Code

V30 (Not assigned)

Dosage Forms

	Causticum	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 mineral-chemical origin

Pharmacotherapeutic Group

Homeopathic agent

Pharmacological Action

This complex chemical compound was isolated by Hahnemann through distillation of a mixture of slaked lime and potassium bisulfate.

Distillation allows for the separation of Causticum from a homogeneous mixture of solids (potassium hydrogen sulfate, neutralized with an excess of calcium hydroxide) and diluted with deionized water.

It is a colorless, transparent liquid with a smell of caustic potash, an astringent, sharp taste, miscible with water and alcohol.

The drug acts on four main body systems.

• Central and peripheral nervous system;
• Bones and joints;
• Skin;
• Mucous membranes.

Indications

Key symptoms for prescribing the drug

• Sensation of abrasion, open wound, especially on mucous membranes;
• Burning accompanied by painful sensations on the skin and mucous membranes;
• Paroxysmal, tearing pains in muscles and joints;
• General weakness (physical and/or mental) or localized weakness with tremor (of the limbs).

Main cases of clinical application

Neurology

• Dysphonia due to vocal cord paralysis following viral infection or intubation;
• Facial nerve paralysis, referred to as “cold-induced”;
• Herpetic and postherpetic neuralgia with a characteristic burning sensation;
• Ptosis following herpes zoster with eye involvement, often accompanied by paresthesia with a burning sensation and local numbness;
• Peripheral paralysis (complication after recent unilateral paralysis or spinal cord injury);
• Dysarthria due to tongue paralysis, dysphagia (entry of food or saliva into the airways), paresis of the soft palate;
• Stress urinary incontinence, as an adjunct to primary treatment.

Rheumatology

• Arthralgia, spinal pain with joint stiffness;
• Retraction of the palmar aponeurosis (Dupuytren’s contracture);
• Coxarthrosis pain;
• Tendinitis (inflammatory disease of tendons);
• Contractures: writer’s cramp with muscle weakness.

Dermatology

• Warts under the nails or warts on the face (lips, tip of the nose);
• As an additional drug for the treatment of such multiple papillomas, Thuja occidentalis is most often prescribed;
• Weeping eczema;
• Senile pruritus;
• Vicious scars with retraction, as after a burn.

Otorhinolaryngology

• Dry cough with pain in the throat and trachea.

Urology

• Cystalgia and incontinence after catheterization or meatotomy.

Behavioral disorders

• Excessive impressionability in children (fear of the dark, etc.).

Dosage Regimen

Sublingually.

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

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 described to date.

Contraindications

• Individual hypersensitivity 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 cases of overdose has been received to date.

Drug Interactions

It is possible to use other medications while being treated with Causticum.

Storage Conditions

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

Shelf Life

Shelf life is 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.