Colloidal Silver Dosage

At the outset, let us understand what exactly is colloidal silver? As the name suggests, you must have got a clue that, colloidal silver is obtained from silver. It is actually a liquid suspension of very minute, almost microscopic particles or fragments of silver. Colloidal silver is a popular form of medicine and is claimed to be one of the safest form of antibiotic. The invention and the medicinal use of colloidal silver dates back to the early years of the 20th century. Till the mid-twentieth century, colloidal silver was quite popular, but with the introduction of more effective and safer antibiotics, colloidal silver started disappearing from the market. However, colloidal silver in the recent years is continuously being promoted as an effective alternative medicine and these promotional activities have been successful as people once again have started to opt for colloidal silver. Listed below are some other aspects related to colloidal silver dosage and its uses.

Uses of Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver is claimed to strengthen the immune system by killing harmful bacteria and parasites that cause diseases and disorders. It is also said to be an effective cure for skin, eye and urinary tract infections. It prevents infection resulting from burns. As a topical spray, it is known to cure burns, cuts and scars. Use of colloidal silver is prevalent in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda.

Colloidal Silver Dosage Chart

The following chart shows the colloidal silver dosage for adults for various diseases and health conditions. Please consult the doctor before taking any amount of dosage.

Disease	Amount of Dosage
Urinary Tract and Bladder Infection	Single Dosage - 200 ml
Food Poisoning	Single Dosage - 200 ml with about 500-600 ml of pure water
Flu	Single Dosage - 200 ml with about 500 ml of pure water
Irritable Bowel	Single Dosage - 200 ml with about 500 ml of pure and chlorine free water
Diverticulitis	Single Dosage - 200 ml with about 500 ml of pure and chlorine free water
Eye Infection	Few drops before sleeping
Vaginal Irritation	Two teaspoons in pure, chlorine-free water

Colloidal Silver Dosage for Children

Colloidal silver is found to be safe for children, but the amount of dosage is very small. For children belonging to the age group of 6-12 years, the prescribed dosage is about half of the normal adult dosage. While for children below 6 years of age, the dosage prescribed is about one-fourth of the normal adult dosage.

Colloidal Silver Dosage for Dogs

Colloidal silver dosage can also be given to animals, such as dogs. Generally, to give a silver colloidal dosage to dogs, a dropper may be used and directly ingested into the throat. However, you can even put very few drops of silver colloidal into the dog's food.

Colloidal silver dietary supplement is promoted as an effective cure for many ailments and diseases; however, not much has been documented and proved about its effectiveness. Silver as an element is required in very small quantities by the body and therefore, colloidal silver is considered beneficial. However, prolonged and excess consumption can lead to many side effects. In an attempt to counter these side effects, the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has issued a warning against its use. It has stated that the effectiveness of colloidal silver is not supported and thus, the user may suffer from some colloidal silver side effects. Therefore, though promotional advertisements might be tempting, it is advisable that you take colloidal silver dosage, only after consulting a qualified doctor who can advise you on the prescription for your body type and ailment. Take care!