Oscillococcinum
Poland
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Package leaflet: information for the patient
Warning! Keep this leaflet. The information on the immediate packaging is in a foreign language.
Oscillococcinum
Granules in a single-dose container
Homeopathic medicinal product with specified therapeutic indications
Please read this leaflet carefully before taking the medicine, as it contains
important information for the patient.
This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in this patient leaflet or as directed by a
physician, pharmacist, or nurse.
- Keep this leaflet for future reference.
- If advice or further information is needed, consult a pharmacist.
- If any adverse reactions occur, including any possible adverse reactions not listed in this leaflet, inform a physician, pharmacist, or nurse. See section 4.
- If the patient's condition does not improve or worsens, contact a physician.
Table of contents of the leaflet
- What Oscillococcinum is and what it is used for
- Important information before taking Oscillococcinum
- How to take Oscillococcinum
- Possible side effects
- How to store Oscillococcinum
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Oscillococcinum is and what it is used for
Oscillococcinum is a medicine used to relieve symptoms of influenza, colds, and flu-like infections: fever (up to 38.5°C), general malaise, muscle and joint pain.
Oscillococcinum is recommended to be taken as soon as the first symptoms of infection appear, such as: tickling sensation in the throat, feeling of fatigue, sensation of chill. During periods of increased susceptibility to colds, taking Oscillococcinum once a week may reduce the number of infections.
2. Important information before using Oscillococcinum
When not to use Oscillococcinum
Do not use Oscillococcinum if the patient is allergic to the active substance or
any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
If symptoms worsen or persist for more than 3 days, consult a doctor.
In case of fever above 39°C, persistent cough, shortness of breath, or other worrying symptoms, contact a doctor.
Children
Before starting to use Oscillococcinum in children under 5 years of age, consult a
doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Oscillococcinum and other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently taken, as well as any medicines planned for future use.
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Taking Oscillococcinum with food and drink
No special requirements.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, suspects she might be pregnant, or is planning to become pregnant, she should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
Considering the composition of the product, no effect on the ability to drive or operate machinery is expected.
Oscillococcinum contains sucrose and monohydrate lactose
If the patient has an intolerance to certain sugars, consult a doctor before taking this medicine.
3. How to use Oscillococcinum
This medicine should always be used exactly as described in this patient information leaflet or as advised by your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
If in doubt, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Administer orally. Allow the contents of the container to dissolve in the mouth, holding it under the tongue.
Recommended dosage of Oscillococcinum:
Adults, adolescents, and children over 5 years of age:
Prophylaxis (preventive treatment): during periods of increased risk of infection, take 1 dose once a week.
Onset of infection: take 1 dose as early as possible; if necessary, repeat 2 to 3 times at 6-hour intervals.
Established infection: 1 dose in the morning and evening for 3 days.
Children under 5 years of age: as directed by a physician. Granules may be dissolved in a small amount of water and administered with a spoon.
Duration of use: if symptoms worsen or persist for more than 3 days, consult a doctor. For prophylactic use, do not use the medicine for longer than 6 months.
Overdose of Oscillococcinum: consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Missed dose of Oscillococcinum: do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you have any further questions regarding the use of this medicine, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
4. Possible adverse reactions
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse reactions, although not everybody will experience them.
Reporting of adverse reactions
If any adverse reactions occur, including any adverse reactions not listed
in this leaflet, inform your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
Adverse reactions can also be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring
Adverse Drug Reactions of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products,
Medical Devices and Biocidal Products at Al. Jerozolimskie 181c, 02-222 Warsaw, phone: +48
22 492 13 01, fax: +48 22 492 13 09, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl
By reporting adverse reactions, additional information regarding the safety of the medicine can be collected.
5. How to store Oscillococcinum
No special storage instructions are required.
Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the stated month.
Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.
6. Package contents and other information
What Oscillococcinum contains
- The active substance is: Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200K - 0.01 ml per 1g of granules.
- The other components are: sucrose, lactose monohydrate.
What Oscillococcinum looks like and contents of the pack
The cardboard pack contains 6, 12, 18, 24 or 30 single-dose containers.
For further information, please contact the responsible party or the parallel importer.
Marketing Authorisation Holder in Latvia, country of export:
BOIRON, 2 avenue de l'Ouest Lyonnais, 69510 Messimy, France
Manufacturer:
BOIRON, 20 rue de la Libération, 69110 Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, France
BOIRON, 2 avenue de l'Ouest Lyonnais, 69510 Messimy, France
Parallel importer:
Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
ul. Św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 111
91-222 Łódź
Repackaged in:
Delfarma Sp. z o.o.
ul. Św. Teresy od Dzieciątka Jezus 111
91-222 Łódź
Marketing Authorisation Number in Latvia, country of export: 00-0370
Parallel Import Licence Number: 219/24
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