THE US Food and Drug Administration has issued a formal warning to consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children.
The items are distributed by a range of US pharmacies including CVS and Hyland's - but are also believed to be widely available in pharmacies in Australia.
The FDA said it's currently testing product samples and analysing adverse events in relation to the products, including seizures in infants and children who were given the teething tablets.
"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 tablets or gels," the FDA advised.
FDA spokesperson Janet Woolcock said teething can be managed without prescription or OTC remedies.
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