R71

INDICATIONS   
      
Sciatica. Sciatica as a result of prolapse of the vertebral discs. Paraesthesias, formication in legs.
   
      
MODE OF ACTION OF MAIN INGREDIENTS:   
      
Aconitum: Colds caused by dry cold air. Fommications and pains in the legs. Paraesthesias especially at night.

Arsenicum album: Burning pain especially at midnight. Ameliorated by warm applications.

Colocynthis: Violent pains that are aggravated by the slightest movement, cold, or even touch. Cramp-like drawing pain along the sciatic nerve.

Gnaphalium polycephalum: Nerve root pain with formications. Ameliorated on sitting.

Magnesium phosphoricum: Nocturnal pain, ameliorated by warm applications and pressure.
   
      
DOSAGE   
      
- In acute cases give initially 8-10 drops in some water every ¼ to ½ hour. When improvement sets in reduce the dosage to 10-15 drops every 1-2 hours