Manufactured proprietarily by the
Boiron Group, Oscillococcinum (also referred to as Oscillo) is a non
prescription homeopathic remedy for the
flu.
Highly popular outside of the
U.S., it is best taken immediately at the onset of the flu and is thought to relieve
symptoms such as
fever,
chills,
body aches and
pains.
It is usually
sold in packages of
3 or
6 tubes, each tube containing a
single dose. A dose is made of up small,
sweet tasting
granules that should be placed under the
tongue to
dissolve.
It contains the
active ingredient anas barbariae hepatis et cordis extractum 200CK and the manufacturer states that it will not cause prescription
drug interactions.