Dr. Reckeweg R62 (Measles)

INDICATIONS  
     
To reduce all types of inflammation of mucous membranes, especially with inflammations of the eye; measles.
  
     
MODE OF ACTION OF MAIN INGREDIENTS:  
     
Remedies in this combination all reduce inflammation of mucous membranes. The improvement is rapid and lasting.

Complications are largely circumvented by the administration of this combination.

• Arum triphyllum: Burning and stitching pain of inflamed mucous membranes together with irritation of the eyes and skin rashes.
• Atropinum: Acute inflammation, febrile states, congestion of the head, dry mucous membranes, affecting the upper respiratory system in particular.
• Ferrum phosphoricum and Mercurius solubilis Hahnemanni: Catarrhal affections, photophobia, sticky perspirations.

DOSAGE

• In the acute stage frequent repetition is necessary
• Start with 8 to 10 drops in water to be given in 1/2 to 1 hour intervals
• Babies should be given 3 to 5 drops in water
• On improvement reduce the frequency of administration to 1 to 2 hourly

REMARKS

• For the convalescent stage: R31
• If illness is complicated by influenza, prescribe in addition to and in alternation R6
• Tonsillitis or Otitis Media: Prescribe in addition to or in alternation R1
• Sinusitis: R49
• When the rash does not develop at all or too slowly give intercurrently, R23, 8-10 drops 2 or 3 times daily
• Bronchitis: additionally Jutussin drops R9 or in syrup form R8
• Pending an involvement of the lungs: R48 given 3 or 4 times daily in addition to R62
• Tendency to TB of lungs: R57, 8 to 10 drops given 1 or 2 times daily