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All homeopathic medicines are prepared under conditions strictly defined by the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS). The HPUS is a recognized Official Compendium, written into law in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act in 1938, and its current Revision Service (HPRS). Pharmacists should look to know that a manufactured product with HPUS indicated on its labeling provides them this assurance. |
Homeopathic remedies are regulated in the same manner as nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. It is required that all homeopathic producers be registered as pharmaceutical manufacturers.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does require that homeopathic remedies meet certain legal standards for strength, purity, and packaging. The labels on the remedies must include the following: at least one major indication (i.e., medical problem to be treated)
a list of ingredients
the dilution or concentration of the active substances
recommended dosage
mode of application
safety instructions
In addition, if a homeopathic remedy claims to treat a serious disease such as cancer, it needs to be sold by prescription. Only products for self-limiting conditions (minor health problems like a cold or headache that go away on their own) can be sold without a prescription.
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