Usage of Arsenicum album 30C as a prophylactic medicine in healthcare workers of a COVID health centre – A report

Authors

Rekha Thomas, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaFollow
Thankaraj Balakrishnan, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaFollow
Anu Rajesh, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaFollow
George Mathew, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaFollow
Saurabh Kumar Jain, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaFollow
Radhika Agarwal, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaFollow
Anu Kapoor, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, New Delhi, IndiaFollow

Corresponding Author

Rekha Thomas

Keywords

Arsenicum album 30C, COVID-19, Healthcare workers, Homoeopathy, Prophylaxis

Article Type

Short Communication

Abstract

The homoeopathic medicine Arsenicum album 30C was recommended as prophylaxis by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, along with general precautions during COVID-19 pandemic. A retrospective cohort study was conducted in Delhi, India, during May–August 2020 to evaluate the effectiveness of Arsenicum album 30C as prophylaxis for COVID-19 in a high-risk group of healthcare workers (HCWs). HCWs (n = 100) were categorised into two groups based on the number of days Arsenicum album 30C was administered during their duty: 7 days (N1 = 38) or 14 days (N2 = 62). Participants underwent COVID-19 testing (rapid antigen test/reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction) at the end of duty or earlier if symptoms developed. The incidence of a positive COVID-19 test and/or symptoms were primary outcome measures. The time taken for symptom resolution was the secondary outcome. At baseline, 89% of HCWs were at high risk, as per the World Health Organisation 2019 COV HCW risk categorization. At the end of duty, 98% of HCWs reported negative COVID-19 tests. No COVID-19-like symptoms were observed in the N2 group. In N1, four HCWs developed COVID-19-like symptoms, while two tested positive and recovered within 10 days.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.1339

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Thomas R, Balakrishnan T, Rajesh A, et al. Usage of Arsenicum album 30C as a prophylactic medicine in healthcare workers of a COVID health centre – A report. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2024;18:15-20. doi: 10.53945/2320-7094.1339