Gelsemium (Granules) Instructions for Use

Marketing Authorization Holder

Boiron (France)

Contact Information

BOIRON (France)

ATC Code

V30 (Not assigned)

Dosage Forms

	Gelsemium	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

Yellow jasmine or Carolina jasmine is a creeping shrub that grows wild in the southeastern United States; the plant was introduced to Europe in the 17th century.

Chemical composition

• Resin;
• Lipids;
• Sterols;
• Alkaloids with indole structure:
  • Gelsemine,
  • Gelsemicin – a highly toxic substance, little known and present in the plant in small quantities;
  • Sempervirine;
  • Gelsemine;
• Hydroxycoumarin (scopoletol).

Indications

Key symptoms for prescribing the drug

• Fatigue, general weakness, lethargy, stupor, internal trembling;
• Generalized pain;
• Sensation of heaviness in the limbs;
• Diplopia;
• Headache preceded by visual disturbances;
• Headache in the occipital region, spreading to the neck and shoulder muscles;
• Sensation that “the heart will stop beating if the patient does not move”.

Main cases of clinical application

Infectious Diseases

• Influenza and influenza-like syndrome. Gelsemium is prescribed in the presence of the following symptoms:
  • Prostration and tremor, sometimes pronounced;
  • Venous congestion in the brain, manifested by facial hyperemia and severe headache;
  • Pain and feeling of heaviness in the limbs;
  • Absence of thirst;
  • Dengue fever in pseudo-influenza form

Neurology

• Headaches and migraine:
  • Congestive headache, mainly in the occipital region, spreading to the neck and shoulder muscles, as well as severe pain in the eyeballs;
  • Migraine, especially the ophthalmoplegic form (Möbius syndrome), when the pain is relieved with the appearance of visual disturbances. Such disturbances are usually accompanied by apathy and prostration, improving with the head in a high position or with profuse urination.
  • Neuropraxia due to prolonged compression or stretching;
  • Tremor, worsening with emotional distress;
  • Myasthenia.

Behavioral Disorders

• Anxiety neurosis: in depression with excessive preoccupation, memory impairment, tremor and emotionally-induced diarrhea or pollakiuria;
• Anxiety (the drug is prescribed for symptoms similar to the previous ones, occurring daily);
• Consequences of severe affective or emotional shock;
• Insomnia (when manifested simultaneously with anxiety).

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

Not described 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 cases of overdose has been received to date.

Drug Interactions

Other medications can be used during treatment with Gelsemium.

Storage Conditions

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

Shelf Life

The 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.