Treatment Teething

This section is about what over the counter treatments are available (not all treatments may be available in that country) and how they help.

Please check all ingredients and check one is not allergic or sensitive to them
For external use only
Avoid prolonged use and keep away from eyes.
Do not use choline salicylate products to young children as they are only recommended for children 16 years and over.

There are a wide range of painkillers and anti-inflammatory painkillers available and are available in a variety of forms from sachets, liquids,soluble tablets and patches.

Paracetamol has no anti-inflammatory action. It does help to reduce temperature and pain by blocking signals to the brain and is gentle on the stomach. Paracetamol must be taken to the manufacturer’s direction.
Do not exceed dose as it can be dangerous. Please be aware Paracetamol can be found in many cold and flu products so don’t take them together or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

These are known as NSAID – Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.
They have painkilling, anti-inflammatory and lowering fever properties by helping to blocking prostaglandins.
They can cause stomach upset (extra caution must be taken with those who have a stomach ulcer) so it is important to have it with or after food. It can also raise one’s blood pressure (extra caution on those with heart problems).
They must be taken according to manufacturer’s directions as exceeding the does can be dangerous.
Please be aware that cold and flu products have NSAIDS.
Do not take at same time or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

These help to relieve pain in the local area and provide comfort to the baby. They are formulated to provide a protective barrier for the gum and provide the right conditions to soothe the gum.
Most products also have antiseptic (cleaning agents) to stop the progress of an infection.
Please beware of rare condition called methemoglobinemia – (red blood cell disorder condition where one skin can turn blue, confusion, drowsiness, headaches, jerky movements nausea and vomiting , rapid breathing and increased heart rate) – (medication list for methemoglobinemia) as a side effect