Parotidinum
Mumps nosode (parotid gland/mumps) · Nosode
Parotidinum is indicated as a prophylactic against mumps infection when exposure has occurred, given in the 6th or 30th potency two or three times daily. In active disease it is given every four hours, alone or alternated with other indicated remedies, and its known complications suggest use in meningitis and orchitis.
Key symptoms
- Mumps — epidemic parotitis with glandular swelling
- Orchitis as complication of mumps
- Cerebral inflammation (meningitis) from mumps
- Salivation with glandular affections
- Prophylactic for those exposed to mumps infection
The nosode of Mumps.
Clinical
Glandular affections. Meningitis. Mumps. Orchitis. Salivation.
Characteristics
Parotidinum has been used as a prophylactic against infection by mumps. In this instance it is generally given in the 6th or 30th two or three times a day to those exposed to infection. In the disease itself it may be given every four hours, either by itself or alternated with other indicated remedies. The well-known complications which sometimes occur with mumps, cerebral inflammation and orchitis suggest its possible use in these conditions.
Relations
Compare: Merc.
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