Ferrum pyrophosphoricum
Iron pyrophosphate · Mineral
Ferrum Pyrophosphoricum is a clinical remedy primarily indicated in congestive headache and cerebral congestion following significant haemorrhage or blood loss. It is also used for tarsal cysts when Ferrum Phosphoricum has been insufficient.
Key symptoms
- Brain congestion and congestive headache after great loss of blood
- Tarsal cysts when Ferrum Phosphoricum fails to act
Ferri pyrophosphas. Pyrophosphate of Iron. A scale preparation containing 55 per cent. of Pyrophosphate of Iron (Fe2 P2 O7) combined with Citrate of Soda. Solutions and triturations.
Clinical
Brain, congestion of. Headache. Tarsal cysts.
Characteristics
This preparation has not been proved, but it has been used clinically in low attenuations in cases of brain congestion and congestive headache, following great losses of blood. If Fe. ph. fails to remove tarsal cysts, Cooper says give Fe. pyroph.
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