Cocculus indicus (Granules) Instructions for Use

Marketing Authorization Holder

Boiron (France)

Contact Information

Boiron (France)

ATC Code

V30 (Not assigned)

Dosage Forms

	Cocculus indicus	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 plant origin

Pharmacotherapeutic Group

Homeopathic agent

Pharmacological Action

Cocculus indicus is the fruit of a shrub growing in India or Sri Lanka.

The white drupe with an unpleasantly bitter, sharp taste is hidden under a double hard and solid shell. The mother tincture is prepared from this dried fruit.

The tincture contains alkaloids and the active substance picrotoxin (a sesquiterpene lactone), which acts on the secondary receptors of the vestibular system, leading to its disorders, as well as to motor disorders.

Indications

Key symptoms for prescribing the drug

• Dizziness and nausea combined with severe fatigue;
• Brief fainting spells with a feeling of emptiness in the head;
• Local paresis:
  • Weakness of the neck and occipital muscles (inability to hold the head upright);
  • Weakness of the lumbar muscles (feeling that the “lower back does not support the back”);
  • Feeling that the knees are giving way;
• Sensation of numbness in the limbs (especially the upper ones), sometimes a feeling of being beaten or stiffened.

Main cases of clinical application

Neurology

• Motion sickness in cases where:
  • Improvement occurs in warmth or after closing the car windows,
  • Worsening occurs after eating;
  • It arises from intense load on the vestibulocochlear nerve (vestibular apparatus) due to sudden transverse acceleration;
• Consequences of jet lag;
• Insomnia due to overwork, prolonged wakefulness, great anxiety, or confusion of day and night;
• Dizziness if accompanied by headache (discoradicular conflict due to cervical spine arthrosis);
• Local paresis combined with weakness of the neck, lumbar, or lower limb muscles.

Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Menstrual cramps with brief fainting spells, nausea, dizziness, and insomnia;
• Vomiting during pregnancy.

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 overdose cases has been received to date.

Drug Interactions

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

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.