A: Thousands of healthcare professionals use homeopathic medicines, including family physicians, pediatricians, plastic surgeons, dentists, nurses, naturopathic doctors, pharmacists, chiropractors and veterinarians.

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A: Today, homeopathy is used by millions of patients in more than 65 countries and is recommended by more than 400,000 healthcare providers.

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A: An increasing number of scientific studies on homeopathy are being conducted and, in recent years, more than 150 of these studies have been published in medical journals. Clinical research is providing evidence of the efficacy of homeopathic medicines, and basic laboratory research is confirming the biological activity of highly diluted substances and helping the scientific community better understand their mechanism of action.

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A: The same single medicine may be useful for several different conditions. For example, Gelsemium 30C can be indicated for stress or fever; Sepia 30C can be indicated for mood swings or symptoms of hot flashes.

Due to the small size of the container, we print the most common indication for each medicine on the label. Therefore, the condition for which your doctor prescribed the medicine may not be listed on the label.

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A: Micro-dosed homeopathic medicines above 4C are safe and have no known side effects or contraindications. They can be safely taken with other conventional medicines and are sometimes recommended to complement other treatments.

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A: Homeopathic medicines can be given to children without risk. As with any over-the-counter medicine, it is advisable to check with a doctor or a pharmacist before treating children younger than 2 years of age.

The dosage is generally the same for adults and children since the activity of homeopathic medicines is not body-mass dependent. See package labeling for specific dosage recommendations.

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A: Follow the instructions provided by your healthcare professional or on the product label.

When it comes to single medicines packaged in multi-dose tubes, general dosage instructions are 5 pellets 3 times a day.

As a general rule of thumb, when self-medicating, you can increase the frequency when the symptom is sudden and acute, then decrease frequency with improvement. For example, upon twisting your ankle, you can take Arnica pellets every 10 minutes 3 to 4 times a day and then 3 times a day as needed.

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A: Improvements are usually seen quite rapidly, particularly in acute conditions and when treatment is started at the onset of symptoms. Individual product labels will provide you with more specific information and directions for use.

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor. Chronic conditions will require the attention of a healthcare provider knowledgeable in homeopathy and may require more time for improvement.

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A: A physician can prescribe homeopathic medicines after diagnosis.
         

This can include:

• Simple prescriptions for non-serious pain or illness (cold symptoms, teething discomfort, etc.)
  
• Medications prescribed according to recurring symptoms (e.g., pain caused or soothed by motion)
  
• Treatment that takes several criteria into account: your current problem or illness, your medical history, any laboratory analyses or X-rays, as well as your reactions to your environment (cold or warm, etc.) your behavior and personality (worrisome, irritable, etc.).

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A: No. There is no homeopathic treatment for cancer.

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A: For patients with chronic illnesses, homeopathic treatment aims to reduce the intensity and frequency of episodes or outbreaks, as with allergies or herpes.

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A: Homeopathic medicines are indicated for relief of symptoms - not prevention of infectious diseases.

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A: Yes. When used for acute, occasional illnesses, homeopathic medicines can take effect very quickly, especially if they are taken as soon as symptoms appear. For chronic disorders such as asthma, migraines and allergies, longer treatments are needed to see sustained relief.

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A: There are no contraindications between allopathic and homeopathic medicines when taken simultaneously. Your physician may prescribe these medications alone or in combination with others according to your needs.

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A: Because homeopathic medicines can be a fast, reliable, and appropriate solution, in many instances, self-medication may be sufficient for treating acute, non-serious pain or disorders. However, if symptoms continue, you must consult a physician for a precise diagnosis and a suitable course of treatment.

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A: As with any medicine, pregnant women should seek their physician's or pharmacist's advice before use.

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A: For more than 150 years, homeopathic medicines have been used to treat pets, farm animals, competitive animals and even wild animals. More and more breeders and animal lovers use it every day.

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A: For treating children older than 2 years of age, follow label directions. For children younger than 2 years of age, consult a physician. Homeopathic medicines may be dissolved in water for easier administration to small children.

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A: You should avoid touching homeopathic medicines with your bare hands. They are no less effective when touched.

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A: Pellets contain sugar and lactose (milk sugar). 5 pellets taken 4 times a day (20 pellets) contain 1 gram of sugar (or 1/5 of a teaspoon). One unit-dose contains 1 gram of sugar (or 1/5 of a teaspoon).

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A: Mother tinctures contain alcohol, as do the orally administered drops prepared in an alcohol solution. One hundred drops of 65 percent mother tincture contain 1.026 grams of pure ethanol. In comparison, one glass of 12 percent wine contains 9.5 grams of pure ethanol.

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A: Most homeopathic medicines have a 5-year expiration date.

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