DOSAGE of homeopathic remedies

Frequency.

6 potency: up to every 15 minutes in urgent cases (e.g. bee sting), hourly for most acutes (e.g. coughs and colds), otherwise three times a day (e.g. for sprains)

30 potency: up to half hourly in urgent cases (e.g. vomiting), two hourly for most acutes (e.g. 'influenza), otherwise once a week or less. (e.g.'flu prophylaxis)
In very urgent cases there will be a rapid response to the remedy if it is the right one - so if there is no obvious improvement remedies may be tried every 5 mins - in emergencies only. Once a remedy has been found that helps, repeat it as soon as the improvement wears off, but not before. Stop when better.

Remedy should not be swallowed with water, but should be held in the mouth for a minute or so, or may be sucked or chewed.

Allow 10 minutes or so before eating or drinking (except water).

Continue remedy..

• as long as there is some improvement-
• as long as a remedy is helping it may be continued, but if doses are being taken very close together this should not be for too long: i.e. if in 6th potency - up to 24 hrs max; - if in 30 potency - up to four hours max. You will then need to take it less often: normally: 6 potency up to three times a day; 30 potency up to twice a day, or consult a homeopath

Change remedy..

• if you see no improvement at all ; with 6 potency: after one day; with 30 potency: after one dose-
• if improvement stops even after increasing potency- if the symptoms change without overall continued improvement