HELIXOR A Series pack I Ampoules, 7 pcs

Instructions for use for Helixor A series pack I

Helixor® A/-M/-P injection solution contains an extract of fresh mistletoe as the active ingredient in a ratio of 1:20.Depending on the product variant, it is made from pine mistletoe, apple tree mistletoe or pine mistletoe.The amount of fresh plant material used per ampoule is given in milligrams.Water for injections and sodium chloride in a ratio of 99.91:0.09 are used as extractants.

Helixor® is used in accordance with anthroposophical knowledge of humanity and nature.It is intended for adults and is used to treat malignant and benign tumor diseases, including accompanying disorders of the blood-forming organs.It can also be used to prevent relapses after tumor operations and in defined precancerous lesions.

No prescription is required for this product.

Application and dosage

Helixor® is injected subcutaneously, if possible close to the tumor or metastases.Alternatively, other intact skin areas such as the stomach, upper arm or thighs can also be used.It is important that the injection is not carried out into inflamed skin areas or radiation areas.The usual dosage is 2 to 3 injections per week.Therapy usually begins with a low dose, which is gradually increased until the optimal effect is achieved.

The optimal dose is determined individually and depends on various reactions of the body, such as changes in subjective well-being, temperature reactions, immunological reactions and local inflammatory reactions at the injection site.In case of hypersensitivity or severe reactions, the dose should be reduced.

Side effects and precautions

Possible side effects include a slight increase in body temperature, local inflammatory reactions at the injection site, and temporary swelling of regional lymph nodes.If you have a fever over 38°C or major local reactions, the next injection should only be given after these symptoms have subsided and in a reduced dose.Allergic reactions are also possible and require discontinuation of the preparation and immediate medical treatment.

Helixor® must not be used in case of hypersensitivity to mistletoe preparations, acute inflammatory or high fever diseases, chronic granulomatous diseases, autoimmune diseases with severe symptoms, under immunosuppressive treatment or in case of hyperthyroidism with palpitations.

Storage and shelf life

Helixor® should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be used after the expiry date stated on the ampoule and box.The ampoules should be stored in the original packaging and protected from light in the refrigerator.Helixor® 0.01 mg and 0.1 mg must be stored in a refrigerator, while Helixor® 1 mg to 100 mg must not be stored above 30 °C.

Composition and pack sizes

Helixor® is available in various pack sizes, including original packs of 8 ampoules of the same concentration, bulk packs of 50 ampoules and serial packs of 7 ampoules in increasing concentrations.The series packs contain different amounts of fresh mistletoe extract, depending on the respective concentration.

The exact composition and amount of active ingredient per ampoule are indicated on the packaging.In addition to mistletoe extract, Helixor® also contains sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide and water for injection purposes.

More information

For more information about Helixor®, you can contact the manufacturer's medical advice.The instructions for use were last revised in July 2018.