R37

Indications

Colics of various types: flatulent colic, intestinal colic, bilious colic, menstrual colic (dysmenorrhea), saturine colic, and renal colic.  Abdominal pain and spasms of various origin, gastric spasms; pains characteristic of the porphyrinopathies and the hepatopathies, including cirrhosis of the liver.  Meteorism, porphyrinuria, chronic constipation.

Mode of action

Alumina: Severe constipation, usually without the urge to have a bowel movement; depression or slowing of peristalsis.

Bryonia: Constipation with marked rectal dryness; stool is dry and hard.

Colocynthis: Effective colic remedy; abdominal pain, colic; uterine colic, bilious colic; all pains are better from pressure, bending double and heat.

Lachesis: For conditions or disorders of the neuro-vegetative system; sensation of constriction in the rectum.

Lycopodium: Stool begins hard or constipated and then turns soft or liquid; hepatic insufficiency.

Mercurius sublimatus corrosivus: Tenesmus; dysenteriform intestinal cramps; hepatic disorders.

Nux vomica: Hyperexcitability and spasmodic tendencies of the digestive tract; constipation with ineffectual urging; hepatic disorders.

Plumbum aceticum: Intestinal colic; abdominal pains extending to the groin or limbs; bowel obstruction, marked constipation; stool is dark, small, or knotty.

Sulfur: Reactional agent; highly offensive stool and flatus; diarrhea or soft stool in the morning.

Remedies to be considered

• Complementary product: BC-4
• Chronic paraxysmal appendicitis: once daily R1 and R38, 5-10 drops each, BC-10
• Gastroenteritis with intestinal spasms: R4 or R4 JUNIOR alternately, BC-3
• Indigestion with constipation: R192, BC-4
• Duodenal ulcer and gastritis: R5 additionally, BC-25
• Bilious colics: R7 additionally or alternately.
• Acute appendicitis, prior to surgery administer R38, 5-10 drops in alternation every 1-2 hours, BC-10
• Renal colics due to calculi: R27 additionally or alternately.
• Pancreatitis: R72
• Food allergies: BIO 83 / Inhalant allergies: BIO 84
• Hypoglycemic symptoms: BIO 86
• Improper fatty acid assimilation and fat metabolism: BIO 89

Clinical experience

• Regulates intestinal function, may be regarded as a drainage remedy.
• After diarrhea, administer for 1 week to regulate intestinal function.
• Beneficial when phasing out laxatives. May be administered in conjunction with laxative, gradually decreasing the dose of laxative.

Ingredients

Alumina D12 1 g, Bryonia D4 1 g, Colocynthis D4 1 g, Lachesis D30 1 g, Lycopodium D4 1 g, Mercurius sublimatus corrosivus D8 1 g, Nux vomica D6 1 g, Plumbum aceticum D12 1 g, Sulfur D12 1 g.

Non-medicinal ingredients: ethanol, purified water.

Dosage

Adults and children (ages 12 and up) 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily in a little water or undiluted or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Cautions and warnings

Consult a healthcare practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Known adverse reactions

In rare cases, hypersalivation may occur after use, in which cases discontinue use of product.

For more information, please consult your healthcare practitioner.