Description

PHENOLPHTHALEINUM - DL

Indication

Phenolphthaleinum, a homoeopathic medicine prepared from the chemical compound Phenolphthalein (a well-known indicator and laxative), is a valuable though lesser-known medicine in homoeopathy. Its chief action is upon the digestive tract, liver, and bowels, helping marked purgation, colic, and intestinal disturbance. It is also known to influence skin eruptions and blood, with itching and allergic states. Clinically, it has been employed in chronic constipation, intestinal torpor, and certain pruritic conditions.

Common Name

English: Phenolphthalein

can be helpful in the following conditions:

Constipation & Intestinal Torpor

• Helpful in chronic constipation with sluggish bowel action.
• Aid in reliving intestinal inactivity where purgatives have been habitually used.
• Colic and griping pains accompany the sluggish stool.

Colic & Abdominal Symptoms

• Helps in abdominal pain, flatulence, and rumbling with uneasy digestion.
• Nausea and occasional vomiting after doses or proving.
• Sensation of heaviness in abdomen with pressing pains.

Skin & Allergic Reactions

• Aids in pruritus and erythematous eruptions in sensitive patients.
• Itching, burning, and rashes associated with its use as a drug.
• Helpful in chronic pruritus and urticaria-like complaints.

Liver & Blood Effects

• Congestion and functional disturbance of liver.
• Phenolphthaleinum supports in portal circulation with tendency to haemorrhagic conditions.
• May help in weakness and altered blood chemistry in provings.

Weakness and Lassitude

• Weakness, lassitude, and discomfort after purgation.
• Nervous irritability and disturbed sleep in some cases.
• Headache and vertigo linked with gastric or bowel disturbance.

Ingredients

Phenolphthaleinum

Dosage

As prescribed by the physician.

Safety

• Read the label carefully before use.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place; avoid sunlight and heat.
• Avoid strong smells (onion, hing, mint, garlic) during use.
• Allow 15 minutes gap between two homoeopathic medicines, 30 mins gap between Homoeopathic medicines and food, or one hour gap between Homoeopathic medicines or another system of medicines.

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