Spongia tosta (Granules) Instructions for Use

Marketing Authorization Holder

Boiron (France)

Contact Information

BOIRON (France)

ATC Code

V30 (Not assigned)

Dosage Forms

	Spongia tosta	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 boxes.

Clinical-Pharmacological Group

Single-component homeopathic preparation of animal origin

Pharmacotherapeutic Group

Homeopathic agent

Pharmacological Action

A brown powder obtained by grinding the skeletons of sponges – animals of the species Euspongia. The amber-yellow colored preparation is characterized by a high iodine content. Considering the method of preparation*, the main constituents of the preparation are minerals (iodine, bromine, and silicon). Among the organic constituents, diterpenes, in particular isoagatolactone, can be noted.

* Part of the organic constituents is destroyed during grinding.

Indications

Key symptoms for prescribing the drug

• Dryness of mucous membranes;
• Sensation of a foreign body in the throat;
• Induration of lymphoid organs;
• Dry spasmodic cough;
• Thyroid pathology.

Main cases of clinical application

Otorhinolaryngology

• Acute laryngitis with hoarseness and a dry, wheezing, breathing-impeding cough;
• False croup with sudden awakening around midnight (the patient is suffocating, the condition is anxious).

In case of recurrent acute laryngitis, treatment should be started at the first coughing fits. In the absence of rapid improvement, classical drugs should be prescribed.

Endocrinology

• Diffuse euthyroid goiter with induration;
• Thyroid dysfunction with tachycardia.

Other indications

• Adenopathies with induration.

Dosage Regimen

Sublingually.

The granules must 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 medicines while being treated with Spongia tosta.

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.