Each 1 mL vial contains: Calcarea Carbonica 8X • Pulsatilla 6X • Chamomilla 4X • Plantago major 4X • Dulcamara 6X • Belladonna 6X. Base: Isotonic Saline Solution.
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This is a homeopathic preparation. Homeopathy is a system of medicine established in the 19th century by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. Its basic principles are that "like treats like" and "potentiation through dilution." For example, in homeopathy, diarrhea would be treated with an extreme dilution of a substance that normally causes diarrhea when taken in high doses.
Practitioners of homeopathy believe that more dilute preparations are more potent. Many homeopathic preparations are so diluted that they contain little or no active ingredient. Therefore, most homeopathic products are not expected to have any pharmacological effects, drug interactions, or other harmful effects. Any beneficial effects are controversial and cannot be explained by current scientific methods.
Dilutions of 1 to 10 are designated by an "X." So a 1X dilution = 1:10, 3X=1:1000; 6X=1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 1 to 100 are designated by a "C." So a 1C dilution = 1:100; 3C = 1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 24X or 12C or more contain zero molecules of the original active ingredient.
Homeopathic products are permitted for sale in the US due to legislation passed in 1938 sponsored by a homeopathic physician who was also a Senator. The law still requires that the FDA allow the sale of products listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States. However, homeopathic preparations are not held to the same safety and effectiveness standards as conventional medicines. For more information, see the Homeopathy monograph.
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Viburcol monodose vials. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
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There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of pulsatilla.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Viburcol monodose vials. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when used rectally. It is not known whether significant amounts of the toxic alkaloids are absorbed from the rectum (106909). ...when used topically. It is not known whether significant amounts of the toxic alkaloids are absorbed through the skin (106909).
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when used orally. Belladonna contains toxic alkaloids and has been linked to reports of serious adverse effects (12,553,34144).
CHILDREN: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
Fatalities in children may occur at doses of belladonna providing atropine 0.2 mg/kg (34168). Two belladonna berries, which contain 2 mg atropine per fruit, may be lethal for a small child (34144). Severe adverse effects and fatalities have been reported in infants treated with topical homeopathic teething products containing belladonna (17493,34142,34146,93537).
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
Belladonna contains toxic alkaloids and has been linked to reports of serious adverse effects (12,553,34144).
LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
Belladonna can reduce milk production and is secreted into breast milk (15).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when the stem is used orally or topically and appropriately (2,18).
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when the leaves or berries are used orally. The plant contains the toxic compounds solanine, solanidine, and dulcamarin (6).
CHILDREN: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally; unripe berries have caused poisonings.
A lethal dose is estimated to be 200 berries (18). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of bittersweet nightshade when used topically in children; avoid using.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
The alkaloids of the plant, solasodine, soladulcine, and related compounds have been linked to birth defects in animals (6); avoid using. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of bittersweet nightshade when used topically during pregnancy; avoid using.
LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when orally; avoid using.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of bittersweet nightshade when used topically; avoid using.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when great plantain seed is used orally, short-term. Great plantain seed has been used with apparent safety at doses up to 3600 mg daily for up to 8 weeks and 2000 mg daily for up to 12 weeks (106644,106645). ...when used topically, short-term. Topical great plantain 10% has been used with apparent safety for up to 2 weeks (106643,110088,110090). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of great plantain leaf or leaf extract when used orally.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally because it can increase uterine tone (4).
LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when fresh above ground parts are used orally or topically; pulsatilla is a severe local irritant (4). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of the use of dried pulsatilla.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
The fresh or dried above ground parts are contraindicated due to abortifacient and teratogenic effects (2,4). ...when the fresh above ground parts are used topically. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of topical dried pulsatilla during pregnancy.
LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when the fresh above ground parts are used for oral or topical use (19).
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of dried pulsatilla during breast-feeding.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Viburcol monodose vials. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Belladonna may increase the risk of adverse effects when used concomitantly with anticholinergic drugs.
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Theoretically, belladonna might reduce the effects of cisapride.
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Belladonna contains atropine. In vivo evidence suggests that atropine can prevent cisapride from increasing motility in the gastrointestinal tract (25191).
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Theoretically, consuming large amounts of great plantain leaves, which contain vitamin K, might decrease the clinical effects of warfarin.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Viburcol monodose vials. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, belladonna can cause anticholinergic side effects even at low doses, and is considered poisonous.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Orally: Anticholinergic side effects, including blurred vision, constipation, delirium, dilated pupils, dizziness, dry mouth, fever, headache, hypertension, muscle rigidity and tremor, psychosis, respiratory failure, and slurred speech.
Cardiovascular ...Orally, belladonna can cause anticholinergic side effects such as hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, and ventricular premature beats (553,34168,34180).
Dermatologic
...Orally, belladonna can cause anticholinergic side effects such as dry, red skin and decreased perspiration (553,34146,34152).
One case of rash and another case of hives have been reported in patients taking belladonna with phenobarbital and ergotamine orally; it is unclear if the adverse effects were due to belladonna or the other ingredients (34154).
Topically, belladonna plaster (Cuxon Gerrard) can cause contact dermatitis (34152).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, belladonna can cause anticholinergic side effects such as dry mouth and constipation (553,34162,34163,34176,34180,34181).
Genitourinary ...Orally, belladonna can cause anticholinergic side effects such as urinary retention (553,34145,34150,34163).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, belladonna can cause anticholinergic side effects such as memory and attention impairment, headache, and confusion (553,34163,34180).
Ocular/Otic ...Orally and topically, belladonna can cause anticholinergic side effects such as dilation of pupils and blurred vision (553,34157,34168,34169,34180). A case report describes anisocoria (unequal pupil sizes) in a 70-year-old female who used homeopathic pink eye relief drops (Similasan) containing belladonna, eyebright, and hepar sulphuris (calcium sulfide) in one eye for 3 days. The pupil dilation lasted more than 2 weeks and did not respond to bright light or pilocarpine (106907). Another report describes a case of acute angle closure glaucoma, requiring referral to an ophthalmologist, in a 55-year-old female who used these eye drops for 2 days (106906).
General
...When used orally, the leaves and berries of bittersweet nightshade may be unsafe.
There is limited information available about the adverse effects of the stem of bittersweet nightshade when used in medicinal amounts.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: The leaves and berries can cause toxicity, including circulatory and respiratory depression, convulsions, cyanosis, diarrhea, dilated pupils, gastrointestinal bleeding, headache, scratchy throat, speech difficulties, subnormal temperature, vertigo, vomiting, and even death.
Cardiovascular ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause circulatory depression (6).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, scratchy throat, vomiting and (6).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause convulsions, headache, speech difficulties, subnormal temperature, and vertigo (6).
Ocular/Otic ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause dilated pupils (6).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause cyanosis and respiratory depression (6).
General
...Orally and topically, great plantain seems to be well tolerated.
However, a thorough evaluation of safety outcomes has not been conducted.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Topically: Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Dermatologic ...Topically, application can cause allergic contact dermatitis in some individuals (4).
Gastrointestinal ...Theoretically, great plantain may have laxative effects when used orally in excessive amounts (4).
General
...Orally, fresh pulsatilla is a toxic gastrointestinal irritant (4,19).
It can also cause kidney and urinary tract irritation (2).
Topically, contact with the fresh plant can cause skin irritation, mucous membrane irritation, itching, and pustule formation known as ranunculus dermatitis (2). Allergic reactions to pulsatilla volatile oil have been documented with patch tests (4).
Inhalation of pulsatilla volatile oil may cause nasal mucosal and conjunctival irritation (4).
Dermatologic ...Topically, contact with the fresh plant can cause skin irritation, mucous membrane irritation, itching, and pustule formation known as ranunculus dermatitis (2).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, fresh pulsatilla is a toxic gastrointestinal irritant (4,19).
Genitourinary ...Orally, fresh pulsatilla can cause urinary tract irritation (2).
Immunologic ...Topically, allergic reactions to the protoanemonin-containing volatile oil of pulsatilla have been documented with patch tests (4).
Ocular/Otic ...Inhalation of the protoanemonin-containing volatile oil of pulsatilla may cause conjunctival irritation (4).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Inhalation of the protoanemonin-containing volatile oil of pulsatilla may cause nasal mucosal irritation (4).
Renal ...Orally, fresh pulsatilla can cause kidney irritation (2).
