About Homeopathic Medicine for Infants and Children

Homeopathic medicines have been around for centuries as an alternative treatment for any number of sicknesses, pains and other problems. Many parents find that these medicines can help their children without needing to use potentially harmful chemically based drugs.

Uses

• Homeopathic medicines can be used to help infants and children suffering from anything such as the discomforts of teething and nausea to other physical and even emotional and behavioral conditions.

Types

• Homeopathic medicines are available in pill, powder or liquid form to make them easy to administer to a baby or child of any age.

Ingredients

• Homeopathic medicines are made up of various herbs, vegetables and minerals in different combinations, depending on the specific malady or trouble.

Side Effects

• There typically are not any adverse side effects to homeopathic medicines, as dosages are extremely low. This is only assuming the child does not have an allergy to any of the ingredients.

Warning

• Homeopathic medicines should not be used to treat serious conditions, unless under the advice and supervision of a physician. Check with your pediatrician before administering any medicine if you have any question about its ingredients.