Zeel comp.

Injection solution • Tablets Composition:

Injection solution: 2,0 ml (= 2 g) cont.: Rhus toxicodendron D4 10 mg; Arnica montana D4 2 mg; Solanum dulcamara D4 1 mg; Sanguinaria canadensis D4 1 mg; Sulfur D10 3 mg.

Tablets: 1 tablet cont.: Rhus toxicodendron D2 1 mg; Arnica montana D2 0,5 mg; Solanum dulcamara D2 0,3 mg; Sanguinaria canadensis D2 0,45 mg; Sulfur D6 0,75 mg.

Indications:

Arthrosis (in particular gonarthrosis); polyarthrosis, spondylarthrosis, scapulohumeral periarthritis.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to botanicals of the Compositae family or the genus Rhus of the Anacardiaceae family.

Side effects:

None known.

Interactions with other medication:

None known.

Dosage:

Injection solution: In general twice weekly 1 ampoule i.m., s.c., i.d., i.v., intra-, periarticularly, or if necessary, paravertebrally. In the case of large joints, 2 ampoules on each occasion.

Warning: In rare cases after intra-articular administration of Zeel comp. (injection solution), temporary painful joint irritation may occur, possibly with sterile effusions. Administration of anti-inflammatory medication is appropriate palliative treatment in such cases.

Tablets: In general, 1 tablet to be dissolved under the tongue 3-5 times daily.

Package sizes:

Injection solution: Packs containing 10, 50 and 100 ampoules of 2,0 ml. Tablets: Packs containing 50 and 250 tablets.

Pharmacological and clinical notes

Rhus toxicodendron (poison oak)

Rheumatism and neuralgia, worse in cold, wet weather; polyarthritis, diseases of the mucosa and connective tissues.

Arnica montana (mountain arnica)

To stimulate the healing of wounds, rheumatism, injuries arising from falls, blows or contusions; pains in the back and limbs.

Solanum dulcamara (bittersweet)

Remedy to counteract the effects of wet weather, sensation of having caught a chill, rheumatic disorders.

Sanguinaria canadensis (blood-root)

Neuralgic and rheumatoid pains of the joints and muscles. Sulfur (sulphur)

Reagent in all chronic diseases; cellular activity is influenced catalytically.