Is ColdCalm the same as Oscillococcinum?

Coldcalm is a homeopathic preparation sold by Boiron, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of homeopathic remedies (including Oscillococcinum, an almost laughably ineffective flu remedy). It claims on the package to relieve cold symptoms.

What is ColdCalm?

About this item. Coldcalm Tablets address symptoms at every stage of a cold. It temporarily relieves symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion and minor sore throat. Coldcalm Tablets do not cause drowsiness and it has no known interactions with other medications.

How do I use ColdCalm?

How do I take ColdCalm? At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 2 tablets under the tongue every 15 minutes for 1 hour. Then, dissolve 2 tablets under the tongue 3 times a day, until symptoms are relieved.

What are the ingredients in ColdCalm?

COLDCALM- onion, apis mellifera, atropa belladonna, eupatorium perfoliatum flowering top, gelsemium sempervirens root, strychnos nux-vomica seed, phytolacca americana root, pulsatilla vulgaris, dichromate ion tablet.

Is ColdCalm safe for children?

Recommended for children 6 months of age and older, The clear and tasteless liquid is absorbed sublingually. The hygienic individual dose helps to prevent contamination and is preservative-free.

Is oscillococcinum an antiviral?

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.

Will oscillococcinum keep you awake?

Oscillococcinum does not cause drowsiness. It has a low risk of side effects and no contraindications. There are no known drug interactions between Oscillococcinum and other medications and supplements.

Does oscillococcinum help colds?

People use oscillococcinum for symptoms of the common cold and flu, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Homeopathic products have been permitted for sale in the US since 1938. But homeopathic products are not held to safety and effectiveness standards the way that conventional medicines are.

What does Oscillococcinum do to your body?

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.

What are the side effects of 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.

How quickly does Oscillococcinum work?

Another review of seven studies had similar findings and showed that Oscillococcinum was ineffective at preventing influenza. The results suggested that Oscillococcinum was able to decrease influenza duration but only by less than seven hours, on average ( 8 ).