Veratrum album (Granules) Instructions for Use

Marketing Authorization Holder

Boiron (France)

Contact Information

BOIRON (France)

ATC Code

V30 (Not assigned)

Dosage Forms

	Veratrum album	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

Veratrum album (White Hellebore) is a plant with alternate leaves and greenish flowers, growing in high mountain pastures.

The mother tincture is prepared from the fresh fleshy rhizome, harvested in early June, before the flowering period.

The pharmacological action of the plant is due to a mixture of alkaloids, the most common of which is jervine, which has a sedative and bradycardic effect, but the most toxic is protoverine. The mother tincture also contains germine, which has an antihypertensive effect and a tonic effect on muscles.

Indications

Key symptoms for prescribing the drug

• Prostration, severe weakness, complete exhaustion leading to loss of consciousness;
• Icy coldness throughout the body or localized:
  • In the mouth, on the tongue;
  • On the crown of the head (sensation of a “head surrounded by ice”);
  • Sensation of internal burning, contrasting with coldness of the skin and the presence of cold sweat;
  • Abdominal pain resembling “tearing, cutting, or frozen” cramps.

Main cases of clinical application

Gastroenterology

• Diarrhea characterized by very copious stools, rapid dehydration, severe algidity, tendency to lose consciousness, and cramping abdominal pain;
• Gastroenteritis with a significant impact on the general condition;
• Constipation accompanied by a vagotonic syndrome (with profuse cold sweat on the forehead) during defecation.

Gynecology

• Dysmenorrhea when menstrual pains, like cramps, cause pre-syncope and even fainting and are accompanied by vomiting, profuse diarrhea, and cold sweat.

Behavioral disorders

• Spasmophilia when, in addition to convulsions and contractures, critical episodes are accompanied by a sensation of intense cold, a tendency to lose consciousness, and sometimes diarrhea;
• Delusional states accompanying pubertal dysmenorrhea, postpartum manic states.

Dosage Regimen

Sublingually.

The granules should be dissolved in the mouth 30 min before meals or 60 min 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 have been reported 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

When treating with Veratrum album, it is possible to use other medicines.

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.