The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children. The FDA is analyzing adverse events reported to the agency regarding these homeopathic agents, including seizures in infants and children who were given these products, since a 2010 safety alert about homeopathic teething tablets. The FDA recommends that consumers stop using teething tablets and/or teething gels and dispose of any in their possession.
Homeopathic teething tablets and gels have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for safety or efficacy. The agency is also not aware of any proven health benefit of the products, which are labeled to relieve teething symptoms in children.
If you have any questions about how to best manage your child’s teething symptoms, please check our GAP packet (which can also be found on our website) or call the office at 585-426-4100.