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Ferrum phosphoricum salt Dr. Schussler №3
Last reviewed: 10.08.2022
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Ferrum phosphoricum salt Dr. Schussler number 3 is a homeopathic remedy.
Indications Ferrum phosphoricum salt Dr. Schussler №3
It is used for maintenance therapy for acute inflammations, fresh abrasions, cuts and wounds, states of fever, and in addition, for burns of the 1st degree (for example, solar).
Release form
The release of the drug produced in tablets, in the amount of 80 pieces inside the bottle. The package contains 1 such bottle.
Pharmacodynamics
The medicine is included in the group of 12 potentiated salts that were developed by Dr. Schüssler.
Mineral salts help the human body maintain cellular functions. The theory, derived by Dr. Schüssler, states that regulatory disorders of cellular functions often cause ailments and diseases. The method of therapy with the use of mineral salts by Dr. Schussler promotes the regulation of the functional activity of cells, because it helps stabilize the balance of endogenous mineral salts.
Iron resides within all cells of the human body. It is an element of hemoglobin and an extremely important participant in the movement of oxygen within the body.
Iron phosphate is a mineral salt, which is often used at the initial stage of any inflammatory pathology.
Dosing and administration
Taking the medicine is made according to the following schemes:
- adults and adolescents from 12 years: with acute forms of the disease - taking the first pill of a drug up to 6 times a day; in chronic forms - 1 tablet 1-3 times per day;
- children of the age range of 6-11 years: 1 tablet up to 4 times a day (acute conditions) or 1 tablet 1-2 times a day (chronic conditions);
- children from the age group of 1-5 years: 1 tablet maximum 3 times a day * (acute conditions) or 1 tablet 1-fold per day ** (chronic conditions);
- Infants up to 1 year of age: 1 tablet, maximum 2 times a day * (acute) or 1 tablet 1 time per day ** (chronic conditions).
* for children under 5 years old, dissolve the drug in plain water (1 tsp).
** 1-well, dissolve the tablet in ordinary water (0.1 l), after which the child should drink 15 ml (corresponding to 1 tablespoon) of this liquid 1-3 times a day.
Tablets should be consumed 0.5 hours before or after meals. There is no need to swallow them - they must dissolve themselves in the oral cavity.
Use Ferrum phosphoricum salt Dr. Schussler №3 during pregnancy
Pregnant women can take medicine only after discussion with the doctor, with his permission.
Contraindications
It is contraindicated to appoint people with intolerance to the active element or other additional components of the drug.
Due to the fact that the drug contains wheat starch, it can not be used for people with allergies to wheat.
Side effects Ferrum phosphoricum salt Dr. Schussler №3
Due to the presence of wheat starch in the drug, its use may cause signs of hypersensitivity.
If you develop any adverse symptoms that are not indicated in the instructions, you must inform your doctor.
Storage conditions
Ferrum phosphoricum salt Dr. Schussler number 3 must be kept in a place closed to prevent access of young children.
Shelf life
Ferrum phosphoricum salt Dr. Schussler number 3 can be used within 5 years from the date of manufacture of pharmaceutical agents.
Application for children
As a single-component homeopathic drug, the drug can be used in pediatrics - for children of any age.
Analogs
Analogues of the drug are Beres plus, Panangin and Magnesium phosphoricum salt Dr. Schussler №7.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Ferrum phosphoricum salt Dr. Schussler №3" 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.