Oscillococcinum

This homeopathic medicine has been shown in clinical studies to decrease the duration and intensity of flu symptoms. Because of it's safety, Oscillo is a good first line defense in treating the flu. Oscillococcinum (o-sill-o-cox-see-num) is safe, natural and easy to take. Oscillo is used by millions of people and recommended by doctors around the world.

• Flu-Like Symptoms
• Feeling Run-Down
• Body Aches
• Chills
• Fever
• Safe
• No Side Effects
• Great Taste
• Easy to Take

Serving Size:  1 dose (0.04 oz)
Servings Per Container:  6

Homeopathic Medicine

Active Ingredients:

• Anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200CK HPUS - To reduce the duration and severity of flu symptoms
• The letters HPUS indicate that these ingredients are officially included in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States

Inactive Ingredients: Sucrose, lactose

Recommended Dosage:
Children 2 years of age and older: Dissolve entire contents of one tube in the mouth every 6 hours, up to 3 times a day.
Children younger than 2 years of age: Ask a doctor.

Warnings:
Do not use if the tray seal is broken.
Ask a doctor before use in children under 2 years of age.
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist continuously for more than 3 days or worsen.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.

Other Information:
Store at 68-77F (20-25C)
Contains 1 g of sugar per dose

Oscillococcinum has been shown in clinical trials to help reduce the severity and shorten the duration of flu symptoms.1,2 Oscillococcinum works rapidly, with 63 percent of patients showing ?complete resolution" or "clear improvement? at 48 hours.*1 In a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, the recovery rate within 48 hours of treatment was significantly greater in the group that received the active drug than in the placebo group.?2 Unlike other flu medicines, Oscillococcinum does not cause side effects, such as drowsiness, and has no known or reported drug interactions. Oscillococcinum is regulated as a drug by the FDA3 and can be purchased at pharmacies, natural food stores and supermarkets.
Make sure to keep Oscillococcinum on hand because it works best when taken early. Take Oscillococcinum at the first signs of flu-like symptoms.

*Versus 48% in the placebo group, P=0.003; ?P=0.03.

References:

1. "Oscillo may help, but not by much". Los Angeles Times. 2008-02-18.
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