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Natrium chloratum Dr. Schuessler salt #8
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Natrium chloratum salt Dr. Schuessler No. 8 is a homeopathic remedy, which is a component of a group of 12 potentiated healing salts used by the German doctor Schuessler.
Indications Natrium chloratum Dr. Schuessler's salt No. 8.
It is used in the treatment of various gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea or diarrhea.
Release form
The product is released in the form of tablets, 80 pieces per bottle. The box contains 1 bottle.
Pharmacodynamics
Cellular activity within the body is supported by mineral salts. According to the theory put forward by Dr. Schuessler, functional disorders of the regulatory type in the cell area often cause all sorts of ailments or diseases. With the help of the treatment method using mineral salts, regulation of cell activity and stabilization of mineral salt indices occur.
About half of sodium chloride is located in the extracellular environment - in the liquid. This element is also found inside the kidneys with bones and stomach, and in addition to this, in cartilaginous tissues.
Sodium chloride is a mineral salt that helps regulate pH values within the body.
Dosing and administration
When taking the medicine, you must follow these instructions:
- for adolescents over 12 years of age, as well as adults: for acute conditions – maximum 6 tablets per day; for chronic conditions – 1-3 tablets per day;
- for children aged 6-11 years: maximum 4 tablets per day (acute forms of pathology) or 1-2 tablets/day (chronic forms);
- children aged 1-5 years: for acute symptoms – no more than 3 tablets per day*; for chronic problems – a single dose of 1 tablet/day**;
- for infants under 1 year of age: use a maximum of 2 tablets per day* (acute stage) or a single use of 1 tablet per day** (chronic stage).
*for children under 5 years of age, the medicine should be dissolved in plain water (1 teaspoon).
**the medicine is dissolved in 100 ml of plain water, after which the child should drink 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of this solution no more than 1-3 times a day.
The tablet is taken before or after meals (within half an hour). It is necessary to keep it in the mouth until it completely dissolves.
Use Natrium chloratum Dr. Schuessler's salt No. 8. during pregnancy
The use of tablets during pregnancy is permitted only with the permission of the attending physician.
Contraindications
Among the contraindications:
- the presence of hypersensitivity to the active component, as well as other auxiliary elements contained in the drug;
- Because the drug contains wheat starch, it should not be taken by people with an allergic reaction to wheat.
The drug contains lactose, so this should be kept in mind when prescribing to people with intolerance to this element.
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Side effects Natrium chloratum Dr. Schuessler's salt No. 8.
Because the medicine contains wheat starch, it may cause intolerance symptoms. If any negative effects occur that are not described here, you should consult your doctor.
Storage conditions
The tablets should be stored in a place out of the reach of children, under standard conditions for storing medicines.
Shelf life
Natrium chloratum salt Dr. Schussler No. 8 can be used for a period of 5 years from the date of manufacture of the drug.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Natrium chloratum Dr. Schuessler salt #8" 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.