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Calcium sulfuricum salt by Dr. Schuessler #12.
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Doctor Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler founded a theory of treatment with mineral salts back in the 19th century, 12 of which he described in his book "Brief Treatment" and other scientific publications. He believed that their deficiency in the human body and imbalance in tissues and cells causes various diseases that primarily manifest themselves on the skin of the face. His developments have gained particular popularity in the last 20 years, and the mineral substances he described have acquired the name "Dr. Schuessler's Salts" No. 1-No. 12. Each of them is aimed at a specific disease, determined by the physical and emotional state. Calcium sulfuricum salt of Dr. Schuessler No. 12 (calcium sulfate) helps cleanse the body, accelerates recovery from purulent processes.
Indications Dr. Schuessler's Calcium sulfuricum salts #12.
Indications for the use of the drug are drug addiction, various purulent abscesses, furuncles, acne, postoperative period, festering wounds, infertility, chronic rheumatism. With the help of calcium sulfuricum salt Dr. Schussler No. 12, cough, runny nose, eye infections accompanied by purulent yellow thick discharge are treated. It is able to help people with such an emotional mood and character traits: a sense of hopelessness, pessimism, lack of creativity, innovation, perceiving wishful thinking as reality.
Release form
The drug is available in the form of white or almost white flat elongated tablets, with the imprint "12" visible on one side and "DHU" on the other. One bottle contains 80 tablets, the bottle is placed in a paper box.
Pharmacodynamics
The pharmacodynamics of calcium sulfate lies in regulatory therapy - the ability to influence metabolic processes, promote the restoration of the body's basic vital functions, enhance immunity, and speed up recovery. The mineral accumulates in the body and if it is not sufficiently supplied, absorbed, or consumed excessively, the mineral balance is disrupted, and it becomes necessary to replenish the substance from reserves, which are primarily the liver and bile. Calcium sulfuricum salt Dr. Schussler No. 12 plays an important role in preventing the process of depletion of its own reserves, restoration, and adjustment of the complex system of the human body.
Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of the drug is such that when it enters the gastrointestinal tract through the oral cavity, the mineral substance gets onto the walls of blood vessels through the mucous membrane, then into the blood and spreads throughout all organs, reaching the foci of pathology and replenishing the mineral deficiency. In order not to waste energy on the absorption process, the substance is strongly diluted, in this case the concentration is exactly what is recommended.
Dosing and administration
The method of application and dosage are determined individually, otherwise it is necessary to follow the instructions attached to the drug. There are no age restrictions. Often homeopaths prescribe combined treatment with several salts, in the case of children, it is worth giving preference to a single-component intake. The acute course of the disease requires an increase in the frequency of taking tablets by two times compared to the chronic condition. The tablet is placed under the tongue half an hour before or after meals and slowly absorbed until completely dissolved. In the case of a long course of symptoms, the following daily doses are prescribed depending on age:
- up to 5 years: 1 piece, dissolved in 100 ml of water, distributed 15 ml for each of three doses, for children up to one year old - in 2 doses;
- 6-11 years: tablet 1-2 times;
- after 12 years: one piece 1-3 times.
Use Dr. Schuessler's Calcium sulfuricum salts #12. during pregnancy
Use during pregnancy is possible after consultation with a doctor.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of the drug include allergy to the main or auxiliary substance. Since it contains wheat starch, people suffering from intolerance to this plant should not resort to using salt.
Side effects Dr. Schuessler's Calcium sulfuricum salts #12.
Side effects are possible in case of an allergic reaction to the component or lactose intolerance, which is also present in the drug.
Overdose
Overdose of calcium sulfuricum salt Dr. Schuessler No. 12 has not been observed.
Interactions with other drugs
No interactions with other drugs have been identified.
Storage conditions
The drug does not require any special storage conditions, except that it should be kept out of the reach of small children.
Shelf life
5 years.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Calcium sulfuricum salt by Dr. Schuessler #12." translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.