About Cuprum metallicum (Dilution)

Cuprum Metallicum Dilution is a homoeopathic remedy used for the treatment of convulsions and epilepsy. It has antispasmodic properties which treat severe cases of spasmodic infections, cramps and involuntary jerking of limbs and fingers accompanied by nausea. Worm infections are also healed using this remedy.

It is mainly indicated for spasmodic affections, cramps, involuntary movements, convulsions which begins in the fingers and toes and epileptic attacks with great nausea. The aura begins at knees, then ascends to the lower abdomen followed by unconsciousness, foaming, and falling. The symptoms appear with marked periodicity. It is also useful in cases of worm infestations.

Head: Complaints from fright. Very sad with fixed ideas, malicious and morose. Sensation of emptiness in the head. Contusions, redness and swelling of head with convulsions. Inflammation of meninges with bruised pain in the head and eyes. Dizziness accompanies most of the complaints where the head falls forward on chest.

Eyes: Bruised pain in and over the eyes with staring pupils and sunken eyes. Pupils turned upwards, crossed eyes and rolling of eyeballs when closing the eyes.

Mouth: Metallic taste in the mouth with flow of slimy saliva. Paralysis and spasms of tongue with constant protrusion and retraction of the tongue. Difficult speech with stammering.

Stomach: Attacks of hiccough precedes the spasms. Violent and persistent nausea with vomiting, colic and diarrhea relieved by drinking cold water. Gurgling sounds in the throat and oesophagus when drinking water. Desire for cold water with strong metallic taste in the mouth and throat.

Extremities: Involuntary jerking and twitching of muscles with coldness of hands. Sudden cramps in palms, calves and soles with great weakness of limbs. Epileptic attacks where the aura begins in knees. Clonic spasms which begins in the fingers and toes.

Modalities: Worse before menses, from vomiting and touch. Better during perspiration and drinking cold water.

Dosage: Please note that the dosage of single homoeopathic medicines varies from drug to drug depending upon the condition, age, sensitivity and other things. In some cases they are given as regular doses as 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day whereas in other cases they are given only once in a week, month or even in a longer period. We strongly recommend that the medication should be taken as per the physician’s advice.

What is Cuprum metallicum CH?

Cuprum metallicum CH is a Homoeopathic Dilution made from Copper. It is reported to be useful in angina pectoris, asthma, cardialgia, convulsions, dyspnoea, epilepsy, gout, meningitis, paralysis, pneumonia, psoriasis, whooping-cough, etc.

What are uses/benefits of Cuprum metallicum CH?

It is valuable remedy in spasmodic affections, cramps, convulsions, beginning in fingers and toes, violent, contractive, and intermittent pain, Chorea brought on by fright. Nausea greater than in any other remedy. In epilepsy, aura begins at knees, ascends to hypogastrium.

How to use Cuprum metallicum CH?

It is to be taken as an internal medicine. Please note that the dosage of single homoeopathic medicines varies from drug to drug depending upon the condition, age, sensitivity and other things. In some cases they are given as regular doses as 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day whereas in other cases they are given only once a week, month or even in a longer period. We strongly recommend that the medication should be taken as per the physician?s advice.

What are the side effects of Cuprum metallicum CH?

No known side effects reported.

What precautions to take before using Cuprum metallicum CH?

None.

How long should I take Cuprum metallicum CH?

Until the symptoms improve or as per the Physicians prescription.

Is Cuprum metallicum CH safe for children?

Yes.

Is it safe to use Cuprum metallicum CH during pregnancy?

Yes.

Common Name: Copper. 

 Causes & Symptoms for Cuprum metallicum

• Cramps or convulsions is an indication for this remedy.
• Spasms begin in fingers and toes and spreading from there become general.
• Mental or bodily exhaustion from over-exertion of mind or loss of sleep.
• Affections arising from suppressed skin troubles, exhaustion from overexertion of mind, or loss of sleep
• Simple twitching of the fingers and toes to general convulsions indicates Cuprum met.
• Cramps associated with purely nervous spasmodic affections of a general nature.
• Convulsive cramps all over the body with twitching, jerking, trembling and blueness of the skin.

Mind and Head

 Fixed ideas of imaginary occupations, pulling in the head, with vertigo, better by lying down indicates Cuprum metallicum.

 External, burning shootings, in the side of the forehead, swelling of the head, with redness of the face.

 Eyes, ear, nose

 Convulsions and restless movements of the eyes. Eyes are turned upward.

 Boring pain in and behind the ear. Stoppage of the nose indicates Cuprum met.

 Mouth and Throat

 Redness of the face. Burning sensation in the mouth indicates Cuprum met.

 Dryness of the throat, with thirst. Swelling of the glands of the neck.

 Stomach and abdomen

 Vomiting, hiccoughs, and spasms better by drink of cold water. Cramps in the stomach.

 Nausea, with inclination to vomit, extending from the abdomen to the gullet, violent pains in the abdomen, with great anxiety.

 Stool and Anus

 Bleeding of hemorrhoid, constipation, with great heat of body indicates Cuprum met.

 Urinary complaints

 Burning shootings in the urethra, during and subsequent to the emission of urine.

 Female complaints

 Spasmodic conditions that come on during menstruation Cuprum is useful.

 Tonic contractions and jerkings of the fingers and toes. Menstruation too late, protracted, complaints before.

 Neck and Back

 Swelling of the glands of the neck. Starting of the hands, in the morning, after rising indicates Cuprum met.

 Extremities

 There are cramps in the limbs, cramps in the calves and soles, contractions of the fingers and toes.

 Cramping of the muscles of the chest; cramping of the calves; cramping all over.

 Convulsions with flexion and extension are common to Cuprum. Cramps of limbs, contraction of joints.

 Skin

 Tetters, with yellow scales. Old ulcers, caries.

 Generalities

 Twitching of little muscles and of single muscles to convulsions of all the muscles of the body. Great coldness of the body

 The thumbs are first affected; they are drawn into the palms and then the fingers close down over them.

 Cold air and cold wind worse, cold drinks better.  Excessive sensibility of all the organs. Flushes of heat.

 Tonic spasms with loss of consciousness, turning of the head backwards, redness of the eyes, salivation, and frequent emission of urine.

 Side effects of Cuprum metallicum

There are no such side effects. But every medicine should be taken following the rules as given.

 It is safe to take the medicine even if you are on other mode of medication like allopathy medicines, ayurvedic etc.

Homeopathic medicines never interfere with the action of other medicines.

 Dosage and rules while taking Cuprum metallicum

Take 5 drops in half cup of water three times a day.

You can also medicate the globules and take 3 times a day or as prescribed by the physician.

 We recommend you to take under physicians guidance.

 Precautions while taking Cuprum metallicum

Always keep a gap of 15 minutes before or after meals when you take medicine.

 If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a homeopathic practitioner before use.

 Avoid eating tobacco or drinking alcohol during the course of medication.

Cuprum Metallicum Homeopathy Dilution  is available in SBL, Schwabe, Others (Homeomart, Hahnemann, Similia, Medisynth). When you choose 'Others' one of the 3 brands medicine will be sent subject to availability of these brands. All sealed units.