DR. RECKEWEG R6
Influenza Drops

Ingredients:
Aconitum D4, Bryonia D4, Camphora D3, Causticum Hahnemanni D6, Baptisia D4, Eupatorium perfoliatum D3, Ferrum phosphoricum D8, Gelsemium D6, Eucalyptus D3, Sabadilla D6

Indications:
Acute feverish inflammations of fibrous tissues and serous membranes
Gripfektan – specific serous remedy, especially for influenza
General infection with:
• Pain in the limbs
• Sensation of prostration
• Dull headaches
• Restlessness
• Dry and burning skin
• Acute pains
• Feverish catarrh of the upper respiratory mucosa

Conditions:
• Rhinopharyngitis
• Influenza
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Inflammation of serous membranes: pleurisy, pericarditis, peritonitis
• Irritation of the peritoneum during abdominal inflammatory processes

Mode of Action:
• Aconitum: Fever after chill; dry hyperemic skin; restlessness
• Baptisia: Typhoid fever; stupor, lethargy, cold; irritated mucous membranes
• Bryonia: Catarrhal fever; headaches; piercing pain; inflammation of serous tissues
• Camphora: Calmative
• Causticum: Raw sensation in mucosa; hollow cough; bladder weakness
• Eucalyptus: General agitation; rapid breathing; weariness; limb rigidity; fever
• Eupatorium perfoliatum: Fever with prostration; catarrhal inflammation of upper airways; raw mucosa
• Ferrum phosphoricum: Fever, inflammation, low pulse, head congestion; effective in upper respiratory infections and bronchopneumonia
• Gelsemium: Congestive headaches; sleepiness; shivering; prostration
• Sabadilla: Sneezing and cough reflex stimulation; burning cold; chest stitching pain

Dosage:
• Acute illness with fever: 10 drops in water every 15–30 minutes
• When fever abates and perspiration begins (usually after 1–2 days): 10–15 drops every 1–2 hours
• Once fever has gone: 10 drops every 2–3 hours for several days
• Prevention in influenza epidemics: 10–15 drops, 3–4 times a day in water

Remarks:
• For acute infections with high fever and mucosal head inflammation (redness, delirium, conjunctivitis): use R1
• For bronchitis: see Jutussin drops R9 and syrup R8
• For pleuritis: see R24
• For sinus involvement: see R49
These remedies may be used alongside or alternated with R6 based on symptoms
• Chickenpox: additionally administer R68