Boiron Kalium Bichromicum 30 CH is a single homeopathic medicine in Boiron's standard tube of small, quick-dissolving pellets. One tube holds 4 g, approximately 80 pellets, at the 30 CH dilution. Kalium bichromicum, also written Kali bichromicum, is made from potassium dichromate, an orange mineral salt.
What Kalium Bichromicum 30 CH is licensed for
It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears DIN-HM 80009392. A DIN-HM is the eight-digit number given to a homeopathic medicine in Canada, and you can read it along the side of the tube below the name. The licence for this tube names the medicine and its dilution and does not list a recommended use, so decide when to take it with a homeopathic practitioner or another health care practitioner.
What is in it
The medicinal ingredient is Kalium bichromicum, prepared from potassium dichromate and diluted to 30 CH. Potassium dichromate is a bright orange crystalline salt of potassium and chromium; "Kalium" is the Latin word for potassium.
The pellets themselves are made of sucrose and lactose, and those are the only other ingredients. They have no flavour beyond a faint sweetness and melt on the tongue in a minute or so. At 5 pellets a dose, one tube gives about 16 doses.
About the 30 CH dilution
Boiron sells Kalium Bichromicum in several dilutions, from 5 CH up to 200 CH. The dilution is printed in large type next to the Boiron logo, and each dilution has its own cap colour; the 30 CH tube has a purple cap. A practitioner will usually give the dilution along with the name, so match both before you buy.
How to take it
Adults, children and infants take 5 pellets 3 times a day, or as a health care practitioner directs. Let the pellets dissolve in the mouth, ideally under the tongue, rather than chewing or swallowing them. For a child under 2, dissolve the dose in a small amount of water first. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen, and before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits people who already use homeopathy and have been told to take Kalium Bichromicum at 30 CH, often by a homeopath or naturopathic doctor. The label dose is the same for the whole family. Because the pellets are sucrose and lactose, anyone avoiding either should keep that in mind.
Boiron Kalium Bichromicum 30 CH FAQ
How many doses are in a tube?
About 16. The tube holds approximately 80 pellets and a dose is 5.
Why is the name in Latin?
Homeopathic medicines are labelled with the Latin scientific name of their source so practitioners in any country can identify them. Kalium bichromicum is the Latin form of potassium bichromate (dichromate). The licence also lists the short form Kali bichromicum.
Does it contain lactose?
Yes. The pellets are made of sucrose and lactose.
Is it licensed in Canada?
Yes. It carries DIN-HM 80009392 from Health Canada.
Directions Adults, children and infants: Take 5 pellets 3 times a day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Let the pellets dissolve in the mouth. For children under 2 years of age, dissolve one dose in a small amount of water before giving it.
Cautions and warnings: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.
