Medicine guide

Phytolacca Decandra

5C · Pellet

  • Available without prescription
Made by
Boiron

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2023-11-13

Used for
  • Sore Throat Pain Radiating To The Ears*
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
10other products contain Phytolacca Americana Root — compare makers, forms and strengths

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What it is for

  • Sore Throat Pain Radiating To The Ears*

From the official label · 2023-11-13 · DailyMed

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • Adults and children:
  • At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a doctor.

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Stop and get help if

symptoms persist for more than 3 days or worsen

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

lactose, sucrose

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

1-800-BOIRON-1 (1-800-264-7661), BoironUSA.com Info@boiron.com Distributed by Boiron, Inc. Newtown Square, PA 19073

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • LactoselactoseMilk sugar: matters with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.
  • SugarssucroseRelevant to diabetes and dental health.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Details

Made byBoiron
Active substancePhytolacca Americana Root
Strength5C
FormPellet
RouteOral
Packs5 in 1 TUBE
NDC0220-4201

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Other strengths and forms

20 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.