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Pharmacy Guide
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Boots Teething Pain Relief
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Chamomilla may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine For oral use For babies from 3 months old Directions • Detach one sachet from strip of 4. Babies 3-6 months With the baby in an upright or sitting position Use a spoon Slowly give the baby half a sachet at a time into the front of the baby's mouth. Check the granules have fully dissolved before giving the remaining half Babies over 6 months With the baby in a an upright or sitting position Slowly pour the contents of the sachet into the front of the baby's mouth a little at a time. Alternatively use a spoon. Ensure the granules fully dissolve in the baby's mouth.
- Use one sachet every 2 hours for a maximum of 6 doses during any 24 hour period.
- Consult a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner if the symptoms worse n or persist for more than 7 days or if any side effects occur.
- Do not use more sachets than the label/leaflet tells you to.
- If you forget to give this medicine to the baby, continue with the usual dose at the usual time. It does not matter if you have missed a dose.
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Do not give a double dose to make up for a missed dose. If you accidently give the baby too much consult your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.
4. Possible side effects This medicine is not expected to cause any side effects. However, consult a doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner if the symptoms worse, or persist for more than 7 days or if any side effects occur.
Reporting of side effects If the baby gets any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any
Possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow card in the Google Play or Apple App store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
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Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging. Do not use after expiry date shown on the carton and sachet. Return any unused medicine to your pharmacist for safe disposal.
6. Further information What is in this medicine. Active ingredient. Each 300mg granules in a sachet contain: Chamomilla recutita 6c Also contains Lactose monohydrate, Xylitol, Starch and Pregelatinised maize starch. What does this medicine look like Boots Teething Pain Relief contains fine white to off-white granules in a sachet. There are 24 sachets in a box. Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the National Rules authorisation holder A Nelson & Co Limited 5-9 Endeavour Way Wimbledon London SW19 8UH, UK. Leaflet prepared May 2022 If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA. NR 01175/0387
Useful Health Tips If your baby is 6 months or older you can give them healthy things to chew on e.g. crusts of bread or raw carrot. Avoid foods that contain lots of sugar, as this can cause tooth decay, even if you child only has a few teeth. However make sure the child is sitting upright at lall times and that you stay with the child to ensure that they do not choke. Artwork Reference WBA-1740-R5
Frequently asked questions about Boots Teething Pain Relief
What is the active substance in Boots Teething Pain Relief?
The active substance in Boots Teething Pain Relief is chamomilla.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Boots Teething Pain Relief, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Boots Teething Pain Relief without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: chamomilla
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
🇵🇱 Known in Poland as
Medicines sold in Poland with the same active substance: W Polsce znany jako
⚠ Same active substance, but a different pharmaceutical form (for example a gel instead of a tablet). Not interchangeable — ask a pharmacist.
- Viburcol CompositumChamomilla recutita 1.1 mg + Calcium 4.4 mg + Plantago major (D4) 1,1 mg + Pulsa
- CamiliaRheum 5CH + Chamomilla vulgaris 9CH 333.3 mg + Phytolacca decandra 5CH 333.3 mg
Same active substance. The strength, the form and whether you need a prescription can differ. Always ask a pharmacist before you switch. Polish medicines in the UK →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Boots Teething Pain Relief. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.