Drug Reaction Alerts

Stop Using Homeopathic Teething Products Marketed by “Hyland’s!

AUDIENCE: Consumers

According to US-FDA Homeopathic Teething products have not been evaluated or approved for safety or effectiveness. US-FDA is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose an unnecessary risk to infants and children. The US-FDA recommended that

consumers should stop using these products marketed by “Hyland’s” immediately.

Consumers should seek medical care immediately if their child experiences seizures, difficulty breathing, lethargy, excessive sleepiness, muscle weakness, skin flushing, constipation, difficulty urinating, or agitation after using homeopathic teething products.

NOTE: Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the Provincial Drug Control Unit (PDCU), Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department, Government of the Punjab.

REFERENCE: US- FDA report: https://goo.gl/UKXRzZ

Drug Safety Alerts,

Provincial Drug Control Unit,

Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department,

Govt. of the Punjab