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Active ingredient
An active ingredient is one that is intended to directly affect symptoms of ailments. Active ingredients are how natural relief works to help quiet a cough, soothe a sore throat or nasal passage, comfort an achy ear, relieve red and burning eyes, or alleviate other symptoms.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Complementary and alternative medicine, also known as CAM, is often used by a growing number of families in pursuit of health and well-being. Examples of CAM include homeopathic natural relief, probiotics, dietary supplements, acupuncture, meditation, and yoga.
- Complementary medicine, such as a natural remedy, is used together with a traditional medicine. For example, natural ear drops are administered in addition to a prescription medicine to help relieve certain ear problems.
- Alternative medicine, such as a natural remedy, is used in place of a traditional medicine. For example, natural ear drops may be administered to help temporarily relieve ear symptoms instead of a prescription or over-the-counter medicine.
Dilution
A dilution is a very small quantity of an active ingredient. Weak dilutions are how homeopathic natural relief works to help support the immune system and temporarily relieve symptoms.
Homeopathic remedy
Any remedy that's labeled "homeopathic" must contain active ingredients recognized by the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS). Remedies containing homeopathic ingredients combined with non-homeopathic active ingredients are not considered homeopathic remedies.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy (pronounced home-ee-ah-pathy) uses very small doses of substances (i.e., plants, flowers, and minerals) to help support healing responses in the body. Homeopathy is based on the "Law of Similars," the principle that you can treat "like with like." For example, a natural allergy relief remedy uses a tiny amount of the allergen (e.g., pollen) to help the body naturally counteract symptoms on its own — instead of masking the symptoms.
Homeopathy is an acceptable complementary treatment for managing symptoms. In fact, homeopathic medicines are used by approximately 200 million adults and children worldwide.1
Over-The-Counter (OTC) medicine
An over-the-counter medicine is a non-prescription medicine. Over-the-counter means it can be sold without a doctor's authorization. However, many natural relief medicines are sold in stores in the over-the-counter drug section, too. Some stores have separate 'health' sections that sell natural relief.
Prescription medicine
Prescription medicine requires a medical doctor's authorization to purchase. A prescription drug can be referred to as traditional medicine. Homeopathic remedies are not prescription medicines.
Side effect
A side effect happens when a medicine causes a secondary, and potentially adverse, effect. Similasan remedies have low risks of side effects.
Traditional medicine
Traditional medicine may be sold over-the-counter or by prescription.
Antimonium sulphuratum aureum
Antimonium sulphuratum aureum is intended to temporarily relieve cough and chest congestion and aid in loosening mucus. It is found in Similasan Kids Cold & Mucus Relief cough expectorant syrup. (mineral-based)
Apis mellifica
Apis is intended to temporarily relieve minor symptoms such as burning, itching, and stinging. It is found in Similasan Allergy Eye Relief sterile eye drops. (insect-based)
Belladonna
Intended to temporarily relieve redness, burning, and the sensation of grittiness in eyes. It is found in Similasan Dry Eye Relief, Pink Eye Relief, and Complete Eye Relief sterile eye drops. (plant-based)
Causticum
Intended to temporarily relieve symptoms of wax build-up, ear discharge, and itching. It is found in Similasan Ear Wax Relief ear drops. (mineral-based)
Chamomilla
Commonly known as chamomile, it is intended to temporarily relieve sensitivity to drafts and soothe ear discomfort. It is found in Similasan Earache Relief ear drops. (plant-based)
Conium maculatum
Also known as Hemlock, is intended to temporarily relieve double vision, excessive tearing, aching, red appearance of objects, light sensitivity, painful swelling and redness of styes. It is found in Similasan Stye Eye Relief sterile eye drops. (plant-based)
Drosera
Also known as Sundew, is intended to temporarily relieve dry, hacking or irritating coughs. It is found in Similasan Kids Cough Relief syrup. (plant-based)
Euphrasia
Intended to temporarily relieve minor symptoms such as a thick mucous and/or watery discharge, burning, and swelling of the eyelid. It is found in Similasan Dry Eye Relief, Complete Eye Relief, Allergy Eye Relief, and Pink Eye Relief sterile eye drops. (plant-based)
Graphites
Intended to temporarily relieve dryness of the inner ear, earwax build-up, clogged sensation, and ringing. It is also intended to temporarily relieve eye redness and tearing. It is found in Similasan Ear Wax Relief ear drops and Similasan Stye Eye Relief sterile eye drops. (mineral-based)
Hepar sulphuris
Hepar sulphuris is intended to temporarily relieve dryness, stinging, burning, and watery discharge of the eyes and eyelids due to environmental stresses. It is found in Similasan Pink Eye Relief sterile eye drops. (mineral-based)
Kali iodatum
Intended to temporarily relieve symptoms of a cold, sneezing, runny nose, and head congestion. It is found in Similasan Kids Cold & Mucus Relief syrup. (mineral-based)
Lachesis
Intended to temporarily relieve ear wax build-up and dryness. It is found in Similasan Ear Wax Relief ear drops. (animal-based)
Laurocerasus
Commonly known as Cherry-laurel, is intended to temporarily relieve hacking cough and is found in Similasan Kids Cough Relief syrup. (plant-based)
Lycopodium
Also known as club moss, it's found in Similasan Ear Wax Relief ear drops. Indicated for clogged sensation in the ears, as well as ringing/buzzing in the ear. (plant-based)
Mercurius solubilis
Used homeopathically to treat discomfort in the ear. It is found in Similasan Earache Relief. (mineral-based)
Mercurius sublimatus
Also known as Mercurius corrosivus or Mercuric Chloride, is intended to temporarily relieve red eyes and eyelids, as well as burning and dry eyes. This homeopathically prepared form of mercurius is non-toxic. It is found in Similasan Dry Eye Relief and Complete Eye Relief sterile eye drops. (metal based)
Rumex crispus
Intended to temporarily relieve dry cough, hoarse throat, and congestion. It is found in Similasan Kids Cough Relief syrup. (plant-based)
Sabadilla
Indicated for watering, redness of eyelids, runny nose, itching, sneezing and swelling of nasal tissues (rhinitis). Found in Similasan Allergy Eye Relief sterile eye drops. (plant-based)
Senega officinalis
Intended to temporarily relieve nighttime dry/hacking cough, and as an expectorant, as well as indicated for aching, dry eyes, and hypersensitivity to light. It is found in Similasan Kids Cough Relief and Kids Cold & Mucus Relief syrups. (plant-based)
Sulphur
Also known as elemental sulphur, is intended to temporarily relieve pain, itching, and ringing in the ear, as well as swelling, tearing and redness in the eye. Elemental sulphur—a mineral found in nature—represents about 0.25% of the human body weight and is not considered allergenic. This ingredient should not be confused with common allergens such as sulfonamides and sulfites found in many prescription drugs and other products. It is found in Similasan Stye Eye Relief sterile eye drops and Earache Relief ear drops. (mineral-based)
Verbascum thapsus
Intended to temporarily relieve a dry or hoarse throat. It is found in Similasan Kids Cough Relief syrup. (plant-based)