Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED Scored tablets, off white in color with green speckles, with and score imprinted on same side, in child-resistant and tamper-resistant bottles of 100. NDC 61480-127-05 Symbol; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Tablet Bottle Label NDC 61480-127-05 Homeopathic Medication ECZEMOL ® Indicated for treatment of ECZEMA 100 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Tablet Bottle Label
- HOW SUPPLIED Scored tablets, off white in color with green speckles, with and score imprinted on same side, in child-resistant and tamper-resistant bottles of 100. NDC 61480-127-05 Symbol
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Tablet Bottle Label NDC 61480-127-05 Homeopathic Medication ECZEMOL ® Indicated for treatment of ECZEMA 100 Tablets PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Tablet Bottle Label
Overview
ECZEMOL ® is a biochemical homeopathic medication indicated for the treatment of eczema. 27,29 The active ingredients in each ECZEMOL ® tablet consist of the following: Potassium Bromide (Kali Bromatum) 1X, Sulphur 1X, and Nickel Sulphate (Niccolum Sulphuricum) 1X. These drug ingredients are listed in the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS). 1 Inactive ingredients: Lactose, Fumaric Acid, and Magnesium Stearate. Pharmacological class: Homeopathic drug. Dosage form: Oral 300 mg scored tablet. May be swallowed whole, chewed or dissolved in the mouth and swallowed.
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS ECZEMOL ® is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe eczema and atopic dermatitis. It has been found to work well with a variety of combination therapies.
Dosage & Administration
Absorption of nickel sulphate is variable among individuals. For maximum absorption, tablets should be taken orally at the beginning of the day (or any convenient time after having taken nothing but water for at least 7 hours). Take nothing but water for one hour after taking medication to aid absorption. Kg lbs Starting dose Max Daily dose 5-11 11-25 ¼ ½ 12-22 26-50 ½ 1 23-45 51-100 1 2 46-68 101-150 2 4 69-90 151-200 3 6 91+ 201+ 4 8 In the setting of renal impairment Dosage should be adjusted and serum nickel and bromide levels should be followed. Steady state trough level should be drawn prior to ingesting the day's dose after one week of dosing or at appropriate intervals. Target trough serum nickel level is 20-40 mcg/L. (Caution: post dose peak levels are unreliable.) Treatment duration depends on the individual. Increase dose as needed on a monthly basis. Try b.i.d. dosing (upon rising and at bedtime) if max dose (see above ) is not effective; do not exceed max daily dose. Maintenance phase In order to maintain symptomatic relief, medication may be continued at the same or reduced initial phase dose level.
Warnings & Precautions
WARNING Do not use if imprinted seal under bottle cap is missing or broken. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. If allergic to nickel or metal objects such as jewelry or if there is a history of blistering hand eczema, see PRECAUTIONS for hypersensitivity information. Lactose intolerant patients may have gastrointestinal difficulty. This has very rarely been reported at the doses used.
Contraindications
Although there are no known contraindications, patients who are allergic to any ECZEMOL ® ingredient should consult a physician prior to taking the medication. (Refer to Section on Hypersensitivity)
Adverse Reactions
ECZEMOL ® contains low doses of active ingredients. Therefore there are minimal known side effects. (see PRECAUTIONS for hypersensitivity information)
Drug Interactions
There are no known drug interactions.
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