I agree with some of this. I also feel like its important to use the same critical eye when we're making choices about different "natural" modalities. I am VERY critical and skeptical of homeopathics; I think it stinks that the vocal homeopathic critics tend to be medico yes-men who lump homeopathics together with pretty much any non-allopathic medicine modality.

I can't stand that some people think "herbs" when they hear the work "homeopathics". In many ways, homeopathy has more in common with western medicine than herbs I would certainly classify it as "western" and "modern".

When my youngest child(then age 2) had an allergic reaction to food she suffered an anaphylactic reaction - she vomited, had hives on her torso, her face was red and swelled up severely, she was congested and very mucous-y; she kept wanting to breastfeed but would need to stop because she couldn't breathe with her nose. We gave her a dose of Histaminum and within minutes, she was breathing regularly and her hives had dissipated. We gave it to her on the plane as a preventative and carry it along with her epi-pen; it's with us at all times. The allergist that we took her to was great - he was impressed with the Histaminum and was encouraged to do further research into homeopathy.

Her response to the Histaminum was nothing short of amazing, and I am a strong believer in homeopathy.

I don't put anything in my sons mouth that I haven't ever put in my own ... they work (they numbed my tongue a bit, stayed that way til I drank A LOT ... )

Used it on myself, but more importantly teething children/babies. IF its not working my 6m old would have been telling me, via loud piercing screams.

A placebo effect in infants and animals had often been observed due to any number of reasons: conditioning, caregiver expectations (and the fact that over time animals and people will usually simply get better), reduced stress in the caregiver, sudden "change of scenery", etc., and is why drug studies are double-blind.

eta: the placebo effect is often much stronger in small children than adults, which I know is a separate issue from babies and animals, but true nonetheless. I've often seen the ibuprofen work almost instantly on my children, long before the chemicals could have had an effect.

Teething with each of my children has been different. First one had only one sleepless night and the next day there was a tooth. Second one was MISERABLE for about two weeks before we ever saw a tooth. I saw online that someone suggested Hylands Teething Tablets. I thought, why not? Because I wasn't about to give her Tylonol for two weeks. So around about her 3rd tooth (once I could recognize the signs that another one was coming) I gave her the tablets. Two in the afternoon, two before bed and she was a different child. They were lifesavers! Now, with my third child, I have yet to see if they work well or not. She only just started getting teeth, and as yet Kids 0-9 doesn't seem to have helped.

Even if Homeopathy doesn't work all the time, I would still rather give it a try and have it work on occasion rather than always wondering if it would have worked...

Hylands Teething Tablets have been recalled.

Homeopathy is a topic too large to discuss right now. But, throw away those theething tablets!

Looks like SPAM to me.

But they were recalled...

Actually, I came here from another site. Someone said incorrect information was being given out & I found this thread on homeopathy. I could go on and on about that, but what did catch my eye was the Hylands Teething tablets. Yes, indeed, they were just recalled on October 23, 2010:





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Working with FDA, Standard Homeopathic Company Voluntarily Recalls Hyland’s Teething Tablets to Address Manufacturing Process


Contact:
Mary C. Borneman
424-224-4135



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELos Angeles, October 23, 2010 - Standard Homeopathic Company, in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling its Hyland's Teething Tablets. The company is initiating this recall in an abundance of caution due to an FDA investigation of its manufacturing facility. Hyland’s Teething Tablets are manufactured in the United States and distributed throughout North America.

The Hyland’s Teething Tablets UPC codes included in the recall are:

Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75041
Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 250 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75042
Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75066
Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 50 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75044
Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 145 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75121
Hyland’s Teething Tablets, Clip Strip 6x125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 35109
Adverse events have been reported but the FDA has said that a conclusive link to Teething Tablets has not been determined. The company, in working with the FDA, has identified manufacturing processes of Teething Tablets that can be improved to ensure uniformity in dosage. As a homeopathic product, Hyland’s Teething Tablets have a wide margin of safety that protects consumers from harm.

After in-depth analysis, a comprehensive review of the company’s adverse event report log, and more than 85 years of safe usage, the company is confident that Hyland’s Teething Tablets are safe for infants and toddlers.

In addition to the product recall, Standard Homeopathic Company is refining its production, packaging and testing protocols. Throughout the process, Standard Homeopathic Company will continue to closely monitor and evaluate the situation and consult with FDA.

Consumers that are concerned about the safety of the product may contact Standard Homeopathic Company for instructions on a refund or replacement product. For these instructions or information regarding how to return or dispose of the product, consumers should log on to http://www.hylandsteething.com/recall or call 1-877-496-5044 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time).

"We initiated this voluntary recall to ensure our consumers know that their families' safety and health are our top priorities," said Mark Phillips, PharmD, President and Chief Pharmacist of Standard Homeopathic Company. "We are committed to maintaining and deserving the trust they have placed in Hyland's. We have worked for 107 years to build relationships with our consumers. We intend to preserve that tradition of trust."

Hyland's Teething Tablets is a homeopathic product intended to provide temporary relief of teething symptoms in children that is sold over-the-counter (OTC) in retail outlets.

Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider. Any adverse reactions may also be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Program by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch website at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

With over 100 years of experience in providing families with access to safe, natural, reliable medicines, Standard Homeopathic Company and its division, Hyland’s, Inc., have many symptom fighting products consumers have come to trust. For more information on their line of products, visit http://www.hylands.com or http://www.facebook.com/Hylands.Health.

About Standard Homeopathic Company
Standard Homeopathic Company develops and manufacturers lines of homeopathic medicines, including its top-selling Hyland's brand. Hyland’s homeopathic formulas are manufactured with the highest quality natural ingredients following the strictest standards of preparation. With over a century of commitment, Standard Homeopathic Company’s tradition of excellence consistently provides quality and integrity in every product. From Hyland’s Teething Tablets to Hyland’s Calms Forté, Standard Homeopathic Company cares for your family at every stage of life. Consumers can trust Standard Homeopathic Company’s products to be natural, gentle, effective and safe for the entire family.

I've mostly read just for information because I do a lot of inpatient and outpatient teaching to mothers, so I like to know what they read. I've not come on this site to change anyone's opinion, for each of you is entitled to your own. However, it would be irresponsible of me to not inform those of you who do use a recalled item to not dispose of it, particularly when the company is voluntarily recalling it and will provide replacement.

Now if anyone wants to get into drug information, I'm here. But, I won't argue with anyone! I also won't be called names, which I do believe is against the terms of service and should be respected. I found here what I was looking for.....

Best Regards!

I hope everyone doesn't throw away their Hyland Teething tablets only the ones with the reported serial numbers. Hyland works so well.

I never totally trust the FDA and their adgendas. But its worth checking out what their saying and see if you feel they are dangerous or not.
For what its worth there are ALOT of FDA approved products that I would not let come close to me and my family, let alone actually injest them.

Just wanted to point out the above bold items. I usually just have happy drool monsters when my kids are teething so I don't use the teething tablets.

Also welcome pharmacist! Thanks for mentioning the recall for those that didn't know about it. I still contemplate going back to school for a degree in pharmacology (sometimes ethnobotany.) My youngest is still under a year though so I may wait until she is a bit older.

Thank you, Pharmacist, for passing along the info. So much on the internet that it is hard to keep on top of everything and weed out the correct info from the incorrect. Will have a look at the serial numbers on my tablets to see if I need to have them replaced. However, since my youngest has been teething, this time only Tylonol seems to do the trick, and even then I see many a sleepless night!

Placebo effect works on conventional medication also. I have seen studies that say that up to 75% of the effectiveness of a drug (or supplement) has to do with that person BELIEVING it will work. That goes for generics vs. brand name as well! Just another thought. I try my best to believe that whatever remedy I choose will work--most often, it does! The body-mind connection is much stronger than any drug, homeopathic remedy, herb, etc.