"Arsenicum iodatum" is a homeopathic monotherapy with another name - arsenic iodide. The tool has been used for a long time for therapeutic measures aimed at treating various pathologies and ailments.
Description and composition
In the manufacture of the drug, arsenic is triturated with an iodine derivative until arsen triiodide is obtained. The medicine is a powder with a dilution of 3, 6 and higher percent. The solvent is ethanol 45 °. There are also other forms of release - granules and drops.
As part of 2 elements that are opposite in their actions: iodide and arsenicum (arsenic). However, thanks to their combination, the effect of the use of the drug is enhanced.
The first element stimulates the work of the cardiovascular, nervous and digestive systems. It improves the condition of the skin, helps to reduce secretion and reduces swelling.
The second component enhances the digestive processes, reduces inflammation, and has antiseptic and analgesic effects.
The drug itself is produced by Fitasinteks, Pharmarus and Ollo.
Who is it for
"Arsenikui iodatum" in homeopathy is intended for a certain type of people prone to colds. They are usually thin, sinewy, but physically weak.
Patient appetite may be good. But they often lack fresh air, and confined spaces are depressing. Complaints of malaise may be present at any time. Excessive sweating of the head is often noted.
There are blue circles under the eyes, cyanosis is also noticeable on the lips. The face may have a pale, earthy or brownish tint. Redness in the cheek area is possible. The icteric color is also not rare.
In appearance, a person seems estranged, haggard, sick. From cold, the patient becomes worse, but when warm, his condition improves.
Numbness of the limbs may be felt. This condition is most noticeable after taking a bath. The whole body can hurt, as if bruised. There is a burning sensation not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The pain can be paralyzing, pressing, stitching and even tearing.
A person is often worried, obsessive actions, timidity, nervousness, anger and irritability are characteristic of him. In most cases, such people are extremely distrustful and cautious. It reacts to the action of irritants with apathy, fatigue, or weakness. In the morning and evening, confusion may occur in the head. And with mental stress, the general condition worsens.
What is characteristic
The man is impatient. He constantly needs to hurry somewhere, in a hurry. Indifferent to others. The mood quickly changes from good to bad and vice versa. Such patients do not like noisy gatherings, companies, places. They often have a desire to sit down, rather than just stand and talk.
A distinctive feature is enlarged lymph nodes. Sometimes there are injuries of the mucous membranes, on which ulcers appear.
People often have sleep disturbances. Their dreams are filled with bright colors, very realistic. At the same time, during the rest, trembling is possible. Sleep is quite restless. Possible insomnia, early awakenings. There are cases of using "Arsenicum iodatum" for enuresis.
Also, the patient can simultaneously perform several tasks, but none of them will be completed until the end.
It is difficult for a child of this type to stay in one place, it is difficult to concentrate. He needs to constantly move, turning the whole house. He can also tear, cut things.
In women located to fainting, loss of consciousness can often be diagnosed. They can often cry. Dizziness occurs while walking.
Indications for use
The drug is used in combination therapy as a symptomatic remedy. Particular effectiveness is noted in the treatment of chronic diseases, especially if abnormal mucous, purulent discharge is present in the pathology.
The medicine effectively affects various systems and organs: respiratory, nervous, digestive, genitourinary, cardiovascular system, glands, lymph nodes, blood, skin.
The main indication is thick, copious discharge of a yellowish-green hue. The drug is also indicated for people who are constitutionally disposed to tuberculosis. They look thin, haggard. There is a peculiar blush on the cheekbones. Their cough is strong, unproductive. Perhaps the release of mucous or purulent sputum with an unpleasant odor. Such people are characterized by rapid mood swings, melancholy.
Main pathologies
Indications for the use of "Arsenicum iodatum" in homeopathy are as follows:
- Tuberculosis, accompanied by inflammatory, chronic processes in the lungs and lymph nodes.
- ARI, rhinitis, sinusitis.
- Lupus.
- Syphilis, in which an enlarged lymph node is diagnosed.
- Various types of pleurisy, pericarditis, ascites.
- Enlarged lymph nodes, which is possible with syphilis, oncology, tuberculosis.
- Lymphoma
- Hypertension, dystrophy of the heart and blood vessels.
- Skin diseases: dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, lichen, acne, ichthyosis, various rashes, erysipelas, leprosy.
- Gastrointestinal diseases: heartburn, gastritis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increased gas, constipation, hemorrhoids, cracks, lack of appetite.
- Infectious blood diseases: scurvy, sepsis, pyemia.
- Ulcerative stomatitis associated with a decrease in immunity or with a lack of vitamins and minerals.
- Allergy: hay fever, accompanied by the appearance of rhinitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis, laryngitis, bronchial asthma.
- Hematopoietic system diseases: leukemia, anemia.
- Behavioral, functional sexual disorders.
- BPH.
- Hard, soft chancre and chancroids.
- Menstrual cycle failure.
- Addison's disease.
- Hyperthyroidism
- Bronchitis, pneumonia, severe cough with vomiting.
- Productive, purulent sinusitis, otitis media.
- Myalgia, arthralgia, myocardial dystrophy, myocarditis.
- Migraine, paresthesia, paralysis, convulsions, frequent loss of consciousness, fainting, numbness, dizziness, headaches, excessive sweating of the head, dizziness, headaches.
- Reduced immunity.
- Anemia.
- Lupus, epithelium.
- Uterine cancer, ovarian tumor growth.
- Cancer of the lips, epiglottis, mammary glands.
- Cramping in the heart, chest, fatty degeneration of the heart muscle, heart murmur, constriction, burning, pain in the heart and chest.
- Pain in the lumbar region, sacrum, tailbone, during menstruation.
- Gout, rheumatism.
- Fever, fever.
- Swelling.
- Fatty degeneration of the kidneys, heart, liver.
- Lymphoma, leukemia, epithelium. Hodgkin's disease.
- Atherosclerosis, senile heart disease, arrhythmia, aortic aneurysm, angina pectoris, coronary heart disease.
- Carditis, endocarditis.
- Mental conditions: anxiety, impatience, fussiness, fears.
- Compaction of the testicles, hydrocele.
- Bloody, burning white discharge from the female genital organs.
- Sealing of the labia, dysmenorrhea.
- Sleep disturbances, night sweats.
- Poisoning by toxic substances of animal origin.
- Activation of immune processes. The drug affects the development of immunity to non-specific pathogens, inhibits excessive reactivity with autoimmune problems and allergies.
The drug favorably affects the nervous system, as it regulates the processes of excitation and inhibition. There is evidence that, with the correct use of the drug, patients were able to recover from tuberculosis, lupus, epithelioma.
In case of cancer of the uterus and appendages, the patients experienced remission, and the life period increased by 4 years.
We can say that the testimony of "Arsenicum iodatum" in homeopathy is different. This is a universal drug, the dosage regimen of which can only be prescribed by a homeopath. Self-medication is unacceptable, specialist consultation is required.
According to consumer reviews, this is a really good homeopathic remedy that can relieve or alleviate the patient’s condition with various pathologies.
Application
In acute fever, the drug is taken 6-8 drops after meals 12-15 times a day, while the dilution should be up to 200.
With prolonged pathological processes occurring in the blood, organs of the gastrointestinal tract, an average dilution of "Arsenicum iodatum" (up to 30) is recommended. In chronic diseases, lower dilutions are recommended. For example, use "Arsenicum iodatum" up to 6s 3 times a day.
Granules should be taken orally 30 minutes before a meal or an hour after a meal. At one time - 8 granules, the amount per day - 3-4. They dissolve under the tongue. The duration of therapy is 3-4 weeks. As a prophylaxis, it is recommended to regularly take supportive courses.
However, it must be remembered that only a doctor can prescribe a specific dosage, depending on the condition of the patient and the purpose of the drug.
By the way, Indian homeopaths recommended this drug for vitiligo in different dilutions - both 30s and 50s of Arsenicum iodatum.
Contraindications
Their list is small, but you need to know about them:
- renal failure;
- dyspepsia;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
- organic lesions of the nervous tissue.
Pregnant women and those who breastfeed the baby, the use of the drug is strictly prohibited.
Children under 3 years old are also not given Arsenicum Iodatum. For people prone to alcohol dependence, the drug is not recommended during remission, since the combination of alcohol, arsenic and iodide can lead to the development of exacerbation.
And in no case can you independently prescribe doses, change them and the regimen.
Adverse Reactions and Overdose
As a rule, subject to the doses established by a specialist, side effects may not occur. But the appearance of an allergic reaction to the drug is not completely excluded.
If the drug is taken correctly, observing the recommendations of the doctor, then the effect of drug poisoning should not be. However, if there are symptoms resembling arsenic poisoning: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, then you must urgently stop taking the medicine and seek help from a doctor. Perhaps, “Unitiol” - an antidote will be prescribed.
Storage conditions
The drug should be stored at room temperature, where there is no access for children. Packaging should be closed and the place darkened. The maximum temperature at which you can store the medicine is +25 0 C.
special instructions
In the treatment with Arsenicum Iodatum, a temporary exacerbation of symptoms that already exist or were previously present may occur. In this case, it is necessary to take a break in therapy for 5-7 days.
If the therapeutic effect of the treatment is not observed or there are adverse reactions to taking the drug, a doctor's consultation is required.
Interaction with other medicines
The use of "Arsenicum iodatum" is possible in combination with other drugs. However, such a decision is made only by the doctor, focusing on the patient's condition and disease.
Analogs
Arsenicum iodatum does not have completely identical analogues, but there are a number of means that have similar actions:
- "Natrium asrenicosum";
- "Barita Muriatika";
- "Natrium phosphoricum";
- "Silicate Calcari";
- "Potassium arsenicosum";
- "Ferrum phosphoricum";
- "Thyroidinium";
- "Sanguinarium canadensis";
- Mesereum
- "Fitolyaka Dekandra";
- Helidonium Mayus;
- "Antimonium Crudum";
- Ambergris Grisea
- "Sanica Aqua";
- "Potassium phosphoricum";
- "Ipecacuanha";
- "Tarentula gispanika";
- "Potassium iodatum";
- Potassium Sulfuricum;
- "Quininum arsenicosum";
- "Creosote";
- "Terebinting opetsm";
- "Lac caninum";
- "Petroleum";
- Sulfuricum Acidum;
- "Sekale Cornutum";
- Dulcamara
- "Baptia tinctorium";
- Potassium Bromatum
- Sulfur Iodatum.
Among this list, it is worth highlighting the latest drug, as it is most similar to Arsenicum Iodatum. However, it can not be taken independently, without first receiving the appointment of a specialist.