Educational information on traditional homeopathic use only. Not medical advice.
Dr Reckeweg R183 is one of the newer numbers in the Reckeweg range, and it is aimed at a very common seasonal problem: the itchy eyes, runny nose and irritated throat that arrive with pollen. This guide explains what R183 is, what the label says it contains, how our product page describes its traditional use, and how to think about it alongside the other things people do in hay fever season.
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What is Dr Reckeweg R183?
R183 is a liquid combination homeopathic medicine from Dr Reckeweg & Co., sold on our site as Dr. Reckeweg R183 - Drops, 50ml (Allergic Mucosal Inflammation). It sits in the later block of numbers (R182 to R193) that follow the classic R1 to R96 series; you can see them all in our Dr Reckeweg remedy list.
What is in it?
The label lists three active ingredients in a base of ethanol and purified water:
- Luffa operculata D6 – a plant remedy with a long homeopathic tradition for the nose and sinuses
- Histaminum hydrochloricum D8 – histamine in homeopathic dilution, which is a classic ingredient in allergy-type combinations
- Silicea D6 – a mineral remedy from silica
The "D" numbers show the degree of dilution. Because histamine is the body's own chemical messenger in allergic reactions, homeopathic histamine is traditionally used in the belief that like may be met with like. That is a principle of homeopathy, not a conclusion of conventional medicine.
What is it traditionally used for?
The page describes use for inflammatory signs on the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and upper airways that are linked to allergy, such as hay fever. In plain English, that means the familiar mix of watery eyes, sneezing and a blocked or runny nose. Remember this is traditional use, not a promise that R183 will make your symptoms disappear, and results vary between people.
How the product page says R183 is taken
- Acute cases: 5 to 10 drops, up to a maximum of 12 times a day.
- Chronic or long-running cases: 5 to 10 drops three times a day in a little water.
- The page adds "unless otherwise recommended", so a practitioner may suggest something different for you.
Follow the label on your own bottle. Do not exceed the stated maximum.
Timing: before and during the season
Many people who have hay fever know roughly when it begins. Some like to plan ahead, talk to their practitioner before the pollen count rises, and keep drops to hand. The page itself does not set out a pre-season course, so any such plan should come from a practitioner rather than from us.
Who should check first
- Anyone who also has asthma, wheezing or breathlessness with their allergies. See a doctor; do not rely on drops.
- Anyone with swelling of the lips or throat, hives, or a reaction to food, medicine or an insect sting. These can be signs of a serious allergy and need urgent medical care.
- Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Parents of young children, since the page does not give child directions.
- Anyone avoiding alcohol; the drops contain ethanol.
- Anyone on prescribed antihistamines or steroid sprays. Do not stop them without advice.
Other things that help in pollen season
Practical steps are as important as any remedy: showering and changing clothes after being outside, keeping windows shut on high-count days, wiping pets, and rinsing the nose with saline. Our guides on natural remedies for hay fever and natural antihistamine alternatives that will not make you drowsy cover these in more detail.
Related Reckeweg numbers
- R49 is listed for acute and chronic catarrh.
- R45 is listed for the larynx.
- R96 Pulsatilla Compositum nasal spray is a nasal spray.
Each is a different formula; read the product pages and ask a practitioner before combining.
Frequently asked questions
Is R183 an antihistamine?
No. It is a homeopathic medicine, not a licensed antihistamine, and it is not a like-for-like substitute for one. Speak to a pharmacist or doctor before changing any allergy medicine.
Will it make me drowsy?
The product page does not mention drowsiness. Everyone responds differently, so see how you feel the first time you take it.
Can I use it for allergies that are not hay fever?
The wording on the page refers to allergic inflammation of the eyes, nose and upper respiratory tract, with hay fever given as the example. For food allergy or skin reactions, speak to a doctor.
How big is the bottle?
50 ml of drops.
Can children take R183?
The page gives no child dosing, so ask a practitioner first.
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Keep reading
- Dr Reckeweg R1 to R89 Remedy List
- Natural Remedies for Hay Fever and Allergic Rhinitis
- Natural Antihistamine Alternatives for Hay Fever
- Natural Alternatives to Allegra for Hay Fever
- Natural Alternatives to Telfast and Claratyne
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