Eczemol

Generic name: potassium bromide, nickel sulfate, 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.

Eczemol Description

Eczemol ® is a biochemical homeopathic medication indicated for the treatment of eczema.27,29 The active ingredients in each Eczemol ® tablet consist of the following: Potassium Bromide (Kali Bromatum) 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, Fumaric Acid, and Magnesium Stearate.

Pharmacological class: Homeopathic drug.

Dosage form: Oral 300 mg scored tablet. May be swallowed whole, chewed or dissolved in the mouth and swallowed.

Eczemol - Clinical Pharmacology

The active ingredients in Eczemol ® are simple biochemical compounds. The exact mechanism of action is unknown; however, it is believed Eczemol ® addresses a primary genetic biochemical defect.

POTASSIUM BROMIDE dissolves and dissociates in the digestive tract into its ionic constituents. Each tablet contains approximately 15 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. "Once a day" dosing will lead to a steady state concentration in about seven weeks. 7

SULPHUR is a naturally occurring mineral that is an essential part of the human body. It exhibits anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, fungicidal, and keratolytic properties. 26 Each tablet contains approximately 1.5 mg of sulphur (calculated). Sulphur is highly water soluble and as a result is easily excreted by the body via sweat and urine. 22 Since the sulphur found in Eczemol ® is a naturally occurring mineral, it is radically differen...