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WELEDA Ref.No. U3254 Act 101/1965

ACHILLEA COMP. DROPS

Haemorrhoidal Remedy

COMPOSITION:   Per 100 g
  Aesculus, Cortex ethanolic Decoction D3 20g
  Antimonit D8 20g
  Gentiana lutea, Radix ethanolic Decoction D3 20g
  Hamamelis, Cortex ethanolic Decoction D3 20g
  Achillea millefolium Herba D1 20g
  Alcohol   47% m/m

INDICATIONS:
  1) Internal or protruding, painful haemorrhoids (piles)
  2) Rectal eczema
  3) Anal fistula
  4) Proctitis (inflammation of the rectum)
  5) Anal fissure (cracked or split anal skin)

MODE OF ACTION:
Aesculus: reduces vascular permeability.
Antimonit: reduces inflammation and stops bleeding.
Gentiana: promotes the digestive processes to regulate digestion and correct circulation deficiency.
Hamamelis: reduces vascular permeability.
Achillea: reduces the tendency to bleed and is a liver detoxicant.
         
DOSAGE: Unless otherwise directed,
5 - 15 drops to be taken in a little water three times daily about 10 minutes before meals.
         
COMMENT: Can be used together with Hamamelis comp. ointment (Weleda) applied externally and/or Weleda Haemorrhoidal suppositories.
It is beneficial to increase the amount of roughage in the diet in order to ensure that there is no constipation.
Be sure to advise the patient to consult a doctor if the condition continues for more than three or four weeks.


PHARMA NATURA
Natural Medicines
March 1996

Weleda S.A. Division, 1 Carey Street, Wynberg, Sandton

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