It is a homeopathic medicine that has no approved therapeutic indications.
It is indicated for adults.
It is administered sublingually and, if possible, spaced apart from meals.
Generically, 5 globules 3 times a day are recommended. However, it is a medicine with an individualised dosage, i.e. each person, depending on their specific case, will be prescribed one or another dosage.
Silicea single-dose pack for globules is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients of this medicinal product listed in the composition section below.
Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everybody suffers from them. For homeopathic medicinal products, possible side effects derive from the pharmacological or toxicological properties of the raw materials or excipient(s). No clinical studies are available to report on the frequency of adverse reactions.
Warnings on excipients: Silicea single-dose pack for globules contains 0.15 g lactose. Patients with hereditary galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose or galactose absorption problems should not take this medicinal product. Silicea single-dose pack for globules contains 0.85 g sucrose. Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI), glucose or galactose absorption problems, or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency should not take this medicine. It may damage teeth.
Each 1 g pack corresponds to a finished product with a single dilution. In this case, the dilution would be:
Silicea 15 CH......................................................................................................... 0,01 ml
Excipient(s) with known effect: sucrose (0,85 g) and lactose (0,15 g).
As this medicine has an individualised dosage, it is best to discuss it with your doctor before taking it. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your doctor again.
The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy BOIRON Silicea 15 Ch Granules at a discount of up to 10%, which is the legal maximum allowed.