Information about Dr Reckeweg R-8 Cough syrup

Dr Reckeweg R-8 Cough syrup is a homeopathic formulation for treatment of Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Bronchial Asthma and Catarrh.

Size: 150 ml

Product Origin: Germany

Key Benefits

• It helps to prevent Catarrhal affections of the upper air passages.
• It treats rhinopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasal and pharyngeal mucosa), including bronchitis and whooping cough at all stages.
• It is an effective expectorant for chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and fits of coughing in phthisis.

Key Ingredients

• Belladonna
• Bryonia
• Coccus cacti
• Corallium rubrum
• Cuprum aceticum
• Drosera
• Ipecacuanha
• Spongia
• Sticta
• Thymus vulg.

Directions For Use

• Whooping cough: In the beginning of the treatment frequent doses, every 1/2-1 hour 10 drops in some water, or one teaspoon of syrup.
• It is advisable to alternate from hour to hour the cough syrup and the cough drops. After attenuation of the graveness and frequency of the fits of coughing (generally in 2-3 days) take the medicine every 2 hours.
• In the treatment of non-specific catarrhs, following whooping cough, take 4-6 times daily 10-15 drops in some water, or one teaspoon of syrup.
• Acute bronchitis and laryngo-pharyngitis:
• Every 2-3 hours 10-15 drops or one teaspoon of syrup.
• This medicine may be taken by everybody, even by babies, to whom a non-liquid diet should preferably be given.

Safety Information

• Read the label carefully before use.
• Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Additional Information

Ingredients

• Syrup: Decoctum of: Lichen Islands, Flores Rhoeados, Herba Thymi, Herba Plantag. lanceolat., Herba Urticae, Folia Rubi frutic., Flores Chamomillae, Folia Trifolii fibrini, Flores Malvae.
• Belladonna D3, Bryonia D2, Coccus cacti D5, Corall. rubr. D12, Cupr. acet. D12, Drosera D3, Ipecacuanha D5, Spongia D 5, Sticta D 3, Thymus vulg., Liquor Ammonii anisat., Saccharum, Ethanol, Aqua pur.

Mode of action

• Optimum concentration of divers ethereal oils, with specific effect on the mucous membranes of the upper air passages. Strong soothing effect,secretory and antiseptic due to its phenol and turpentine components,sedative on account of its contents of Flores Rhoades.
• Mobilisation of the defensive elements of the organism by the additional use of active homeopathic ingredients with organo-tropic effects on the mucous membranes of the upper air passages.
• Belladonna: Convulsive cough attack, hollow and barking cough, dry mucous membranes.
• Bryonia: Harsh and dry cough with pain in chest.
• Coccus cacti: Hypersensitivity of the mucosa of the pharynx. Spasmodic cough with viscous glairy expectorations.
• Corallium rubrum: Violent attack of convulsic cough with choking fit.
• Cuprum aceticum: Spasmodic cough, viscous mucus, dyspnea.
• Drosera: Convulsive cough with cyanosis and suffocation, spasmodic asthma.
• Ipecacuanha: Dry asphyxiant cough with glottis spasm, nausea and emesia.
• Spongia: Hollow cough, cough at night.
• Sticta: Cold down from the nose to the pharynx and trachea, followed by bronchitis. Pressure on the root of the nose.
• Thymus vulg.: Expectorant.