Oscillococcinum
Poland
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Package leaflet: Information for the patient
Warning! Keep the leaflet! Information on the immediate packaging in a foreign language.
Oscillococcinum, granules in a single-dose container
Homeopathic medicinal product with therapeutic indications
Please read carefully the information contained in this leaflet before using the medicine, as it contains
important information for the patient.
This medicine should always be taken exactly as described in the patient leaflet or as advised by the
doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
- Keep this leaflet, so that you can read it again if necessary.
- If you need advice or further information, please contact your pharmacist.
- If you experience any adverse reactions, including any possible adverse reactions not mentioned in this leaflet, inform your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. See section 4.
- If there is no improvement after 3 days or if your condition worsens, consult your doctor.
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 treat symptoms of flu, cold, 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: sore throat, feeling of weakness, sensation of cold. During periods of increased incidence of colds, taking Oscillococcinum once a week may reduce the number of infections.
2. Important information before using Oscillococcinum
When not to use Oscillococcinum
Oscillococcinum must not be used if the patient is allergic to the active substance
or to 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.
Oscillococcinum with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines currently taken, recently taken, or planned to be taken.
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 have a baby,
consult a doctor before using this medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
Considering the composition of the medicine, no influence on driving or operating machinery is expected.
Oscillococcinum contains sucrose and monohydrate lactose.
If there is 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 directed by a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
If in doubt, consult a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Administer orally.
Dissolve the contents of the container in the mouth, holding the granules under the tongue.
For younger children (under 2 years of age), dissolve the granules in a small amount of water and administer with a spoon.
Recommended dosage of Oscillococcinum:
Adults, adolescents, and children over 1 year 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 1 dose in the evening for 3 days.
Duration of use: if symptoms worsen or persist for more than 3 days, consult a doctor. For prophylaxis, the medicine may be used for up to 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 about the use of this medicine, consult a 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 effects occur, including any adverse effects not listed
in this leaflet, inform your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Adverse reactions
can be reported directly to the Department of Monitoring Adverse Drug Reactions of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, tel.: +48 22 49 21 301,
fax: +48 22 49 21 309, website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl.
By reporting adverse reactions, additional information on 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 in use. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the package and other information
What Oscillococcinum contains
- The active substance is: Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200K. 1 g of granules contains 0.01 ml of Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extract 200K.
- Other ingredients are: sucrose, monohydrate lactose.
What Oscillococcinum looks like and contents of the pack
The cardboard box contains 6, 12, 18, 24 or 30 single-dose containers.
For more detailed information, please contact the responsible party or the parallel importer.
Responsible party 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:
InPharm Sp. z o.o.
ul. Strumykowa 28/11
03-138 Warsaw
Repackaged in:
InPharm Sp. z o.o. Services sp. k.
ul. Chełmżyńska 249
04-458 Warsaw
Marketing authorization number in Latvia, country of export: 00-0370
Parallel import authorization number: 80/25