Educational information on traditional homeopathic use only. Not medical advice.
Notakehl is a Sanum remedy whose name regularly causes confusion, because its source is the mould that gave the world penicillin. This guide explains what that does and does not mean, which forms are available, and how Notakehl is traditionally used according to our product page.
What is Notakehl?
Notakehl is made from Penicillium chrysogenum in homeopathic dilution, typically D5 for the drops. It is part of the Sanum isopathic range, which uses highly diluted preparations of microorganisms. On German boxes, the drops are labelled Notakehl D5 Tropfen; see our guide to the German Sanum boxes if you are reading one.
Our product page states that Notakehl neither contains nor produces penicillin. That is the key difference from an antibiotic. It is not a replacement for antibiotics when a doctor has prescribed them, and a person who is allergic to penicillin should still mention it to their practitioner.
Traditional uses listed on the page
- Respiratory tract: sore throat, bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis and middle-ear complaints.
- Urinary and prostate area: bladder discomfort and prostate complaints.
- Skin: acne and other skin complaints that are bacterial in character.
- Nerves and spine: neuritis, neuralgia, and neck and lower-back problems.
These are traditional associations rather than proven effects. Bacterial infections can become serious. Please see a doctor for a fever, a persistent cough, blood in the urine or severe pain.
Forms, potencies and traditional dosage
Our page offers five options:
- Drops 10 ml, 5D: for adults, 5 to 10 drops by mouth once daily. The page also describes applying 5 to 10 drops to the bend of the elbow once daily.
- Tablets, box of 20, 5D: 1 tablet once or twice daily.
- Capsules, box of 20, 4D: 1 capsule once or twice daily.
- Suppositories, box of 10, 3D: one suppository inserted rectally once daily.
- Ointment, 30 g tube, 3D: for external use. The page does not print a separate dosage, so follow the label on the pack.
Why the choice of form matters
Drops are the usual starting point. Tablets and capsules suit people who dislike the taste of alcohol-based drops. Suppositories are used when a practitioner wants a gut-level approach, and the ointment is aimed at skin complaints. Practitioners often choose the form based on where the complaint is.
Notakehl in the Sanum family
- Fortakehl (Penicillium roquefortii) is traditionally chosen where the picture is digestive and immune.
- Pefrakehl (Candida parapsilosis) is part of the yeast-related remedies.
- Utilin is another Sanum remedy often seen in protocols.
Cautions
- Ask a practitioner about use in pregnancy, breastfeeding and children. The page gives adult doses only.
- Some forms contain lactose or ethanol, per the page.
- A homeopathic remedy is not a substitute for medical care when infection is suspected.
Frequently asked questions
Is Notakehl an antibiotic?
No. The page states it does not contain or produce penicillin.
Can I take Notakehl if I am allergic to penicillin?
Tell your practitioner first. The product is a homeopathic dilution and not penicillin, but individual circumstances matter.
What does D5 mean?
It is a decimal dilution, i.e. diluted 1 in 10 five times.
Is it safe for children?
The page does not give a children's dose, so ask your practitioner.
Can I take it with other Sanum remedies?
Practitioners often combine them; ask for advice on order and timing.
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