Veratrum: Difference between revisions

Veratrum
	Adult Indications & Dosage
	Pediatric Indications & Dosage
	Contraindications
	Warnings & Precautions
	Adverse Reactions
	Drug Interactions
	Use in Specific Populations
	Administration & Monitoring
	Overdosage
	Pharmacology
	Clinical Studies
	How Supplied
	Images
	Patient Counseling Information
	Precautions with Alcohol
	Brand Names
	Look-Alike Names

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rabin Bista, M.B.B.S. [2]

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Overview

Veratrum is a OTC that is FDA approved for the treatment of acute self-limiting conditions according to standard homeopathic indications. Common adverse reactions include .

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Indications

To be used for acute self-limiting conditions according to standard homeopathic indications

Purpose

Diarrhea , Vomiting

Dosage

Take at onset of symptoms. Repeat every 2 hours or as needed until relieved. If condition persists or worsens discontinue use and consult a practitioner.

Adults: dissolve 5-10 pellets in 1 oz. of filtered water or take dry by mouth. Children and infants: 1-5 pellets.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Veratrum in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Veratrum in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Veratrum in pediatric patients.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Veratrum in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Veratrum in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Veratrum Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

If pregnant or nursing, consult a practitioner before using.
Keep these and all medications out of the reach of children.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Veratrum in the drug label.

Body as a Whole

Cardiovascular

Digestive

Endocrine

Hematologic and Lymphatic

Metabolic and Nutritional

Musculoskeletal

Neurologic

Respiratory

Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions

Special Senses

Urogenital

Miscellaneous

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Veratrum in the drug label.

Body as a Whole

Cardiovascular

Digestive

Endocrine

Hematologic and Lymphatic

Metabolic and Nutritional

Musculoskeletal

Neurologic

Respiratory

Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions

Special Senses

Urogenital

Miscellaneous

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Veratrum Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

If pregnant or nursing, consult a practitioner before using.

Pregnancy Category (AUS):

Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Veratrum in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Veratrum during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

If pregnant or nursing, consult a practitioner before using.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Veratrum with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Veratrum with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Veratrum with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Veratrum with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Veratrum in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Veratrum in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Veratrum in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Veratrum in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

Oral

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Veratrum in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Veratrum in the drug label.

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Overdose of Veratrum in the drug label.

Pharmacology

There is limited information regarding Veratrum Pharmacology in the drug label.

Mechanism of Action

Structure

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

VERATRUM ALBUM

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS Inactive Ingredients - Lactose, Sucrose

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Veratrum in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Veratrum in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Veratrum in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Veratrum in the drug label.

How Supplied

Storage

There is limited information regarding Veratrum Storage in the drug label.

Images

Drug Images

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Package and Label Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL Est. No. 1724217

Natural Health Supply

505-474-9175

Homeopathic Medicated Pellets

Do not use if clear bottle seal is broken

VERATRUM ALBUM 30C

Diarrhea Vomiting

Lot #__________________

This image is provided by the National Library of Medicine.

Ingredients and Appearance

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Veratrum in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

Alcohol-Veratrum interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

DIARRHEA VOMITING®^[1]

Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Veratrum Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

↑ "Veratrum album".

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