Ocylococcinum is a homeopathic preparation of the newgeneration. It has no contraindications and is recommended for the treatment of all without exception. But women during pregnancy deserve special attention. After all, they should think not only about their health, but also about the health of the unborn baby. Can I take the OCILLOCOKINUM preparation during pregnancy?
Everyone knows that in the waiting period of the baby,the body of women is prone to a decrease in immunity. As a result, the likelihood of contracting infections is increasing, endangering not only the health of the mother, but also the unborn child.
If the disease still manifested itself, then itsit is necessary to treat, but not let it go. The situation is complicated by the fact that antiviral drugs are not recommended during this period. Many future mothers, fearing for the health of their child, prefer treatment with homeopathic medicines, for example, Ocillococcinum. In pregnancy this tool is allowed.
Composition and scope of the preparation
Manufacturer of the drug - Frenchpharmaceutical company "Laboratory Boiron". Produced in the form of white granules, which do not have a smell, easily dissolve in water. The product is intended for the treatment of colds and viral infections. The main composition of the remedy includes extracts of the liver, the heart of a wild Barbarian duck. Additional substances are lactose and sucrose.
Barbarian duck, like other waterfowlbirds - the main carrier of influenza viruses. The internal organs of the bird, brought to the appropriate concentrations, have an antiviral effect. As a result, taking Otsilokoktsinum during pregnancy, you get the effect of treating "like-like", which is the main homeopathic principle.
Oscillococcinum - instructions for pregnancy
Take Oscillococcinum is better at an early stage,when the first signs of the disease appear. In such cases, one granule of the drug should be placed under the tongue and wait for its complete dissolution. The procedure should be carried out 2 - 3 times with a six-hour break.
In more complex form, the agent takes one granule in the morning and evening, a quarter of an hour before or one hour after a meal.
Here, as with the use of other medications, it should be remembered that in the first trimester of pregnancy is contraindicated taking any medications. This can affect the growth and development of the fetus.
Opinions of doctors
Due to the fact that this tool hasrather weak concentration, many doctors question its effectiveness. Data on the results of clinical studies confirming the significant effect of the product does not exist.
Some experts say that in addition tosugar, there is nothing more in this drug, and the effectiveness of the treatment is due to the effect of the placebo effect. And it's better not to spend your money, but to begin to undergo a normal course of treatment. But here opinions diverge.
First, not everyone believes in the placebo effect.Secondly, many mothers use this tool to treat their children, who are unable to inspire themselves with the positive efficacy of the drug and are safely cured. This indicates the effectiveness of the drug.
Doctors - homeopaths have an indisputable position.They argue that with proper use, all homeopathic products are effective. And Oscillococcinum is no exception. Ocylococcinum during pregnancy does not cause any danger and harm to the development of the fetus.
Conclusion
If there is no danger Ocylococcinumpregnancy does not carry, then you can try it. Harm to health from this will not happen. The only risk is losing your money. If it does not help, then this method of treatment is not suitable and you should not buy it in the future. With a good outcome, you can get safe and effective treatment.
