Measles

(Rubella also)
(An acute, infectious, communicable virus disease, characterized by small red spots on the skin, high
fever, nasal discharge, watering of eyes, sore throat, cough, chilly feeling, occurring most frequently
in childhood; pneumonia and bronchitis may occur if not managed properly.)
Remedies:
1) Ferrum Phos 6x: It is suited to the first stage of measles. It is the first remedy and should
be continued until the fever lasts. It is good for inflammatory conditions, fever, painful
congestion of chest, redness of eyes, flushed face. Five tablets should be given in lukewarmwater every two hours from 6 a. m. to 4 p.m. but the duration should be reduced as soon as
there is no fever.
2) Kali Mur 6x: It follows Ferrum Phos well. It is given two hourly for the hoarse cough,
glandular swellings, loose light colored stools, and white coated furred tongue. It is good for
the after-effects of measles. It may be alternated with Ferrum Phos if fever exists. Kali Mur
also acts as a preventive if taken twice a day for 7 days.
3) Kali Sulph 6x: When fever and rash have vanished, let it be given thrice a day to ensure
that no relapse occurs.
4) Natrum Sulph 6x: If at any time during the ailment catarrhal diarrhea occurs with green
offensive stools, give three doses at intervals of two hours.
5) Natrum Mur 6x: If there is wateriness of the nose and eyes, give it at two hourly
intervals. Blisters remaining in the mouth after measles are cured by its application.
Suggestion:
The room should be well ventilated with shades drawn to lessen the light. The diet should be liquid
during fever. Plenty of water should be taken.