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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Galium-Heel belongs to the pharmacological group of complex homeopathic preparations. International name - "other preparations"; ATX code -V03AX homeopathic (medical category - homeopathic therapeutic products). The manufacturer of this homeopathic remedy is Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH (Germany).
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Indications Galium-Heel
The homeopathic preparation Galium-Heel with antiallergic action is used in complex therapy of various manifestations of allergies, as well as for the purpose of stimulating non-specific (innate) immunity.
Indications for the use of Galium-Heel are chronic diseases that give exacerbations, including those caused by infection. According to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), the use of this drug is recommended for chronic sinusitis, chronic bronchitis of unspecified etiology, asthma, bronchiectasis, unspecified and atopic dermatitis. Treatment with homeopathic remedies is an addition to allopathic medications.
Release form
Release form: drops for oral administration, in dropper bottles of 30 ml and 100 ml.
Pharmacodynamics
All versions of the instructions for the drug Galium-Heel indicate that it “has an activating effect on the detoxifying functions of cellular enzyme systems and drainage processes in tissues.” And also stimulates the immune system.
It should be noted that Galium-Heel is included in the group of homeopathic medicines, however, the principle of its pharmacological action, compared to classical homeopathy (like is treated with like), is significantly modified and is based on the theory of homotoxins.
The founder of the pharmaceutical company Biologische Heilmittel Heel, German homeopathic physician Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg, created homotoxicology in the middle of the last century. According to this teaching, any disease is a consequence of the intoxication of the body with special substances - homotoxins. When the body loses the ability to self-regulate, the products of homotoxin metabolism lead to the development of certain pathological conditions. The main thing in the treatment of diseases is to neutralize homotoxins and cleanse the body of them, as well as activate the protective forces (immunity) of a person.
Antihomotoxic drugs (AHTs), to which the manufacturer refers Galium-Heel, specifically neutralize these metabolites. But there are currently no descriptions of the mechanisms of action of Galium-Heel (all similar drugs). Perhaps serious clinical and laboratory studies that would reveal the mechanism of action were simply not conducted. Indirect confirmation of this is the fact that (as noted in the instructions).
This drug contains 21 components, and the therapeutic effect occurs due to the combination and mutual enhancement of the properties of each of these components, which include plants, minerals and substances of animal origin.
In particular, the composition of Galium-Heel is as follows: Galium aparine (clingy bedstraw), Galium album (white bedstraw), Sedum acre (acid sedum), Sempervivum tectorum (roofing houseleek or rock rose), Clematis recta (clematis or straight clematis), Thuja occidentalis (western arborvitae), Caltha palustris (marsh marigold), Ononis spinosa (prickly horsetail), Juniperus communis (common juniper), Hedera helix (ivy), Betula alba (white birch), Saponaria officinalis (soapwort), Echinacea angustifolia (narrow-leaved coneflower), Urtica urens (stinging nettle), Calcium fluoratum (fluorite or fluorspar), Phosphorus (phosphorus), Aurum metallicum (metallic gold), Argentum metallicum (metallic silver), Acidum nitricum (aqueous solution of nitric acid), Apis mellifica (a preparation from a bee and its venom), Pyrogenium (pyrogenic nosode, a substance from pathologically altered protein fragments). Plus ethyl alcohol.
Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of Galium-Heel have not been studied.
Dosing and administration
The standard daily dose for the above diseases is 30 drops: 10 drops three times a day. The scheme for taking Galium-Heel in the acute stage: 10 drops every half hour for 1-2 days. The maximum daily dose is no more than 200 drops.
The dosage of the drug for children under 2 years old is 5 drops once a day, for children 2-6 years old – 8 drops per day (in one dose), for children over 6 years old – 10 drops per dose (once a day).
Use Galium-Heel during pregnancy
There is no information on whether Galium-Heel can be used during pregnancy.
Contraindications
The instructions indicate only one contraindication for the use of this drug - hypersensitivity to the components included in its composition.
Side effects Galium-Heel
Side effects of Galium-Heel have not been identified to date - when used as directed and in the recommended dosage. There are no documented cases of overdose.
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Overdose
Not noted.
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Interactions with other drugs
When using Galium-Heel in complex antihomotoxic therapy schemes, the drug enhances the therapeutic properties of the main AGTP. This combined homeopathic drug is advisable to use as an additional means to reduce the intensity of development of various neoplasms.
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Storage conditions
Storage conditions: This drug should be stored in a place protected from light, at room temperature.
Shelf life
The shelf life of the drug is 5 years.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Galium-Heel" 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.