Boiron SinusCalm (formerly Sinusalia): Homeopathic, 2 Tubes of Pellets

What Boiron SinusCalm is

Boiron SinusCalm (formerly Sinusalia) is a homeopathic medicine in quick-dissolving pellets. Each pellet has Belladonna, Sanguinaria canadensis and Spigelia anthelmia, each at 3C HPUS (0.14 mg), and the box holds 2 tubes of approximately 80 pellets each (about 160 in total). It costs $17.50. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

The front of the box reads «SINUS RELIEF*», «Congestion & Pain • Sinus Pressure • Headache*», «Non-Drowsy • No Known Drug Interactions», «Homeopathic Medicine», «Formerly Sinusalia» and «help your body the NATURAL way». The sides read «Take at the First Sign of Sinus Pain*».

«*CLAIMS BASED ON TRADITIONAL HOMEOPATHIC PRACTICE, NOT ACCEPTED MEDICAL EVIDENCE. NOT FDA EVALUATED.»

What SinusCalm is used for, per the box

The box states it in its Drug Facts panel: «Uses* temporarily relieves sinus symptoms due to the common cold or allergies such as: nasal congestion, sinus pain, headache».

«*CLAIMS BASED ON TRADITIONAL HOMEOPATHIC PRACTICE, NOT ACCEPTED MEDICAL EVIDENCE. NOT FDA EVALUATED.»

Its ingredients and what they do in the body

The box lists the three active ingredients «(in each pellet)», each at 3C HPUS (0.14 mg), and explains: «The letters "HPUS" indicate that the components in this product are officially monographed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.» C is a homeopathic dilution: «**C, K, CK, and X are homeopathic dilutions: see BoironUSA.com/info for details.»

Belladonna (Belladonna 3C HPUS, 0.14 mg). It is a plant the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) PLANTS database lists as Atropa bella-donna, belladonna, in the potato family (Solanaceae). The box prints that each pellet «contains less than 10^-10 mg alkaloids per pellet». Its purpose, per the box: «Relieves sinus pain with stuffy nose*».

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis 3C HPUS, 0.14 mg). The USDA PLANTS database lists it as Sanguinaria canadensis, bloodroot, in the poppy family (Papaveraceae). The box prints that each pellet «contains less than 10^-9 mg alkaloids per pellet». Its purpose, per the box: «Relieves sinus pain with runny nose*».

Spigelia (Spigelia anthelmia 3C HPUS, 0.14 mg). The USDA PLANTS database lists it as Spigelia anthelmia, West Indian pinkroot, in the Logania family (Loganiaceae). Its purpose, per the box: «Relieves sinus pain with postnasal drip*».

Lactose and sucrose. They are the inactive ingredients, «lactose, sucrose», and make up the pellet.

«*CLAIMS BASED ON TRADITIONAL HOMEOPATHIC PRACTICE, NOT ACCEPTED MEDICAL EVIDENCE. NOT FDA EVALUATED.»

Box facts

Data copied from the Boiron box. The pellet count on the box is approximate, so we do not calculate how many doses or days it lasts.

How to take it

Box directions: «Adults and children 6 years of age and older: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue every 2 hours up to 6 times a day until symptoms are relieved.» «Children under 6 years of age: Ask a doctor.»

How to dispense the pellets, per the box: «Turn tube upside down.» «Twist until 5 pellets are dispensed into cap.» «Carefully remove cap and use it to pour pellets under the tongue.»

Warnings on the box

• «Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 3 days, worsen, or are accompanied by a fever.»
• «If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.»
• «Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.»
• «Other information: do not use if pellet dispenser seal is broken».
• «Outer packaging and inner sleeve are made from 100% recyclable material.»

Frequently asked questions

What is SinusCalm used for?

The front of the box sums it up as «SINUS RELIEF*». Its panel says: «Uses* temporarily relieves sinus symptoms due to the common cold or allergies such as: nasal congestion, sinus pain, headache». «*CLAIMS BASED ON TRADITIONAL HOMEOPATHIC PRACTICE, NOT ACCEPTED MEDICAL EVIDENCE. NOT FDA EVALUATED.»

How do I take SinusCalm?

5 pellets under the tongue every 2 hours, up to 6 times a day, for adults and children 6 and older. The box says: «Adults and children 6 years of age and older: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue every 2 hours up to 6 times a day until symptoms are relieved.»

Can children take it?

From age 6, with the same directions as adults; for children under 6 the box says: «Children under 6 years of age: Ask a doctor.»

How many pellets are in the box?

Two tubes of approximately 80 pellets each, per the box («2 tubes, approx. 80 quick-dissolving pellets per tube»).

When should I stop using it?

The box says: «Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 3 days, worsen, or are accompanied by a fever.»

Where can I buy SinusCalm in Puerto Rico?

At Borinquen Natural, for $17.50 per box of 2 tubes. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

«*CLAIMS BASED ON TRADITIONAL HOMEOPATHIC PRACTICE, NOT ACCEPTED MEDICAL EVIDENCE. NOT FDA EVALUATED.»