Ferrum Muriaticum – Ferrun Sesquichloratum Solutum

The attenuations are prepared from aqueous solution of Ferric chloride hexahy- drate, FeCl₃ · 6 H₂O, MW: 270.3 as well as Fe (AW: 55.85).

This remedy has a characteristic action on complaints and diseases of the right side of the body, particularly neuralgias and headaches on the right side of the face and head, and rheumatism of the right shoulder, especially if there are pains at night. Ferrum Muriaticum is also indicated in haemorrhages of all kinds and in the con- sequent weakness; also in restlessness and nervousness. A further symptom is

swelling of the spleen with pains in the left hypochondrium.

The German Monograph-Preparation Commission for the Homoeopathic Field of Therapy has, under the Preparation Monograph for Ferrum sesquichloratum solu- tum, published the following indication(s) in the German Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) for ferrum muriaticum = ferrum sesquichloratum: anaemia; paramenia during puberty; rheumatism of the right shoulder.