What is Oscillococcinum used for?

Oscillococcinum is a homeopathic preparation that’s typically used to relieve flu symptoms. It was created during the 1920s by the French physician Joseph Roy, who believed he had discovered a type of “oscillating” bacterium in people with the Spanish flu.

What is the active ingredient in Oscillococcinum?

Oscillosoccinum’s active ingredient is Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200CK, which is made from the heart and liver of wild duck and is diluted repeatedly until essentially no molecules of duck heart or liver are found in the actual pill.

Is Oscillococcinum FDA approved?

Oscillococcinum is regulated as a drug by the FDA and can be purchased at pharmacies, natural food stores, and supermarkets. Make sure patients have Oscillococcinum on hand because it works best when taken early.

Is Oscillococcinum all natural?

Oscillococcinum® is a highly diluted homeopathic preparation manufactured from wild duck heart and liver, which may be reservoirs of flu viruses. Some people take Oscillococcinum® regularly over the winter months either to prevent flu or as a treatment for flu symptoms.

Is Oscillococcinum safe to take?

When taken by mouth: Oscillococcinum is possibly safe when taken three times daily for up to 3 days. This is a homeopathic product that does not contain any active ingredient. Most experts believe that it will have no beneficial or harmful effects.

What symptoms does Oscillococcinum help with?

Trusted for more than 70 years, Oscillococcinum continues to be a convenient and reliable first choice for relief of flu-like symptoms. It has been shown in clinical studies to help reduce both the duration and severity of flu-like symptoms, such as body aches, headache, fever, chills, and fatigue.

Is Oscillococcinum homeopathic?

Oscillococcinum is a patented homeopathic product manufactured by Boiron Laboratories. It is made from the heart and liver of wild duck. Homeopathic products are extreme dilutions of active ingredients.

Is Oscillococcinum harmful?

Most experts believe that it will have no beneficial or harmful effects. But cases of severe swelling, including swelling of the tongue, and headache have been reported after taking oscillococcinum.

How quickly does Oscillococcinum work?

The most recent study showed that 63 percent of the patients who took Oscillococcinum at the onset of flu-like symptoms showed “clear improvement” or “complete resolution” of their symptoms after 48 hours, vs. 48 percent with a placebo.

How long does Oscillococcinum take to work?

What happens if you take too much Oscillococcinum?

This is a homeopathic product that does not contain any active ingredient. Most experts believe that it will have no beneficial or harmful effects. But cases of severe swelling, including swelling of the tongue, and headache have been reported after taking oscillococcinum.

Does Oscillococcinum interact with medications?

There are no known drug interactions between Oscillococcinum and other medications and supplements.