Acunol

Generic name: nickel sulfate, potassium bromide, sodium bromide, zinc sulfate anhydrous and sulfur
Dosage form: tablet

Disclaimer: This homeopathic product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for safety or efficacy. FDA is not aware of scientific evidence to support homeopathy as effective.

CAUTION

Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription.

Acunol Description

Acunol™ is a biochemical homeopathic medication indicated for the treatment of acne.32-34 The active ingredients in each Acunol™ tablet consist of the following: Potassium Bromide (Kali Bromatum) 1X, Sodium Bromide (Natrum Bromatum) 1X, Zinc Sulphate (Zincum Sulphuricum) 1X, Sulphur 1X, and Nickel Sulphate (Niccolum Sulphuricum) 1X. These drug ingredients are listed in the Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS). 1

Inactive ingredients: Lactose, Magnesium Stearate, and Copper (II) Oxide.

Pharmacological class: Homeopathic drug.

Dosage form: Oral 600 mg scored tablet. May be swallowed whole, chewed or dissolved in the mouth and swallowed.

Acunol - Clinical Pharmacology

The active ingredients in Acunol™ are simple biochemical compounds. The exact mechanism of action is unknown; however, it is known that bromide enhances phagocytic and bactericidal activity of neutrophils. 31

POTASSIUM BROMIDE & SODIUM BROMIDE dissolve and dissociate in the digestive tract into their ionic constituents. Each tablet contains approximately 30 mg of bromide (calculated). Ionic bromide is rapidly and completely absorbed from the intestine and distributed almost exclusively in the extracellular fluids. 7,8 Bromide is eliminated by the kidneys and the elimination half-life is 11-12 days.

ZINC SULPHATE dissolves and dissociates in the digestive tract into its ionic constituents. Each tablet contains approximately 5 mg of zinc (calculated). Zinc is an essential trace mineral necessary for protein synthesis, enzyme stimulation, and alkaline balance. 27,28 It is primarily absorbed from the duodenum and excreted via feces, urine, and sweat. 26

SULPHUR is a naturally occurring mineral that is an esse...