Ashton & Parsons Teething Powders Teething Relief Sachets x20

A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of teething pain and symptoms associated with teething such as sore and tender gums, flushed cheeks and dribbling based on traditional use only.

Each sachet contains powder impregnated with 0.002ml of the active ingredient tincture of matricaria (Matricaria recutita L.) flower. Also contains lactose. Extraction solvent: Ethanol 70% v/v.

How to use these powders
Not recommended for use in babies under 3 months. For use in teething infants only.

Instruction for use
Ensure that the infant is held in a sitting or upright position. Put the powder slowly on the front of the infant's tongue, a little at a time, allowing the powder to fully dissolve.

• Infants aged 3-6 months: Half the contents of one sachet in the morning and the other half in the evening. The sachet should be divided in half by emptying half the contents onto the teaspoon and retaining the other half in the sachet. Additional dosing: If the infant is very restless, the dose may be repeated every 1, 2 or 3 hours until improvement occurs. Do not give more than 6 doses in 24 hours.
• Infants over 6 months: One sachet in the morning and one sachet in the evening. Additional dosing: If the infant is very restless, the dose may be repeated every 1, 2 or 3 hours until improvement occurs. Do not give more than 6 doses in 24 hours.

Do not give more than the label tells you to. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, speak to your doctor. If you give your child more than you should, it may cause diarrhoea. If the infant experiences any side effects, stop using this medicine and speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine if before first use you find the end seals are broken.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Possible side effects: allergic reaction which may include rash, tongue sores.

If your child gets any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the internet at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Before using these powders
Do not use if your child is allergic to tincture of matricaria, lactose or to plants of the Asteraceae/Compositae family such as daisies, marigolds or artichokes, or has an intolerance to some sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this medicine contains lactose).

Warning: This medicine may cause an allergic reaction or make existing conditions worse in children who suffer from allergic type conditions (e.g. asthma).

Storage
Store this medicine below 25°C. Use by the expiry date on the sachet/carton (EXP).