R. RECKEWEG R72
Pancreas drops

Ingredients:
Colocynthis D6, Lycopodium D6, Momordica balsamina D3, Apis mellifica D5, Phosphorus D6

Indications:
Pancreatitis, diseases of the pancreas.

Mode of action:
The clinical features of chronic pancreatitis are usually ill-defined but include relapsing upper abdominal pain. The pain radiates to the back and is relieved by crouching forward or by lying prone. The pain also increases usually 2–3 hours after meals. Early-stage symptoms comprise intolerance to sweet foods. In cases of severe damage to the pancreas, steatorrhoea, undigested food in stool, and large stools are commonly found.

A differential diagnosis of stomach, intestinal, hepatic, or gallbladder involvement must be made, since the above-mentioned symptoms can mimic any of those illnesses. Violent upper abdominal pain, however, is a constant feature of acute pancreatitis. Hospitalisation is necessary.

The ingredients contained in R72 cover the symptoms associated with chronic pancreatitis:

• Apis mellifica: Stitching pain, oedema

• Colocynthis: Spasmodic pain of the abdomen relieved by bending double

• Lycopodium: Pain from bloated abdomen, in left hypogastric region

• Momordica balsamina: Increased flatulence in the splenic flexure

• Phosphorus: Gastric symptoms, oily stools, fatty degeneration in advanced cases

Dosage:
In pancreatitis and diseases of the pancreas: 10–15 drops in some water 3–4 times daily.

Remarks:

• Ill-defined upper abdominal pain and gastric symptoms: give additionally R5, 1–2 times daily

• Hepatic and gallbladder symptoms: give additionally R7, 1–2 times daily

• When pain increases and becomes severe, acute pancreatitis must be suspected. Give:
  a) R1, 10–15 drops 4–6 times daily
  b) R72, 10–15 drops 3 times daily before meals

• Reduce dosage as amelioration sets in