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My baby is 5.5 month old ...has swollen gums and irritation due to teething...can I give calcarea phos tablet. If yes, in how much dosage and for how long.
It is suggested to use the same after 6 months.
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Single tab twice a day for like 15-20 days
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You can give calc phos 6x 1 tablet 2 times a week.U can use it after 6 months too.It is safe biochemic medicine which helps in teething.
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Hello, you can give calc phos 6x to your baby, but it should not be continued for a long time. After a certain period the symptoms needs to be assessed again and see if the same medicine can be continued or needed to be changed
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Kindly consult a Homeopathic practitioner
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Teething at this age is normal and can cause gum swelling, irritability, and drooling.
You may use Calcarea Phos 6X – 1 tablet, 2–3 times daily for 10–14 days. It can help in easing teething discomfort.
Also try:
• Gentle gum massage
• Clean, chilled teether
If baby has fever, diarrhea, or excessive crying, evaluation is important.
👉 For best results, consult for a personalized remedy based on your baby’s symptoms.
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For baby
5.5 month
1 tab x daily x 1month
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Start with Calcarea phos 6x 1-1-1/1tablet 3times
For about 10 days
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Do not give medicine for that long without intermittent evaluation of the symptoms and effects of the medicine.
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No dont give
There is only one medicine to be given for teething
You can consult me via practo as to check whether the child is facing this issue only because of teething
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You are right , calcarea phos 6X need to be started after 6 months of age . But the homeopath can give you the medicines for swollen gums .
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It seems to be teething issues.
Consult an expert Homeopathic physician asap.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic doctor for the last 17 years of experience. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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Consult physician
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Hi.... take a proper consultation. Homeopathy has wonderful medicines for teething trouble. Needs complete details. Kindly consult me on nine zero seven nine double zero four zero nine four for proper evaluation and management.
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Give
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4tabs 2. Times
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either consult online or a nearby homoeopath… as it is your child’s case!
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Hi, this is a very common phaseâteething can start as early as 4â6 months, and symptoms like swollen gums, irritability, drooling, and putting things in the mouth are quite normal.
Regarding Calcarea Phos: yes, it is commonly used in homeopathy for teething troubles, especially when there is gum swelling, delayed dentition, or irritability. Although many labels mention âafter 6 months,â in practice, it is often safely used in younger infants under guidance.
General guidance
You can give Calcarea Phos 6X (biochemic tablets)
Dose: 1 tablet, 2â3 times a day
Method: Crush the tablet and dissolve it in a little clean water or breast milk, then give with a spoon
Duration: Usually for 5â7 days, and then reassess symptoms
Along with this, you can:
Gently massage the gums with a clean finger
Use a clean, chilled (not frozen) teething ring
Ensure baby stays well hydrated
Important:
If there is fever, diarrhea, excessive crying, or poor feeding, donât attribute everything to teethingâconsult a pediatrician
Avoid overuse of any medicine, even homeopathic, without proper assessment
If symptoms are severe (restlessness, sleeplessness, extreme irritability), sometimes other remedies like Chamomilla are more suitableâbut that depends on the total symptom picture.
If you want, I can guide you more precisely based on your babyâs complete symptoms.\
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Dr Jyoti Kadkol
Health Global Homoeopathy, Vijaynagar, Whitefield , banaglore
www.healthglobalclinics.com
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Consult online
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It is better to consult and get a check up first and then treatment.
Yes, Homoeopathic medicines are harmless but only if right medicine is given.
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Well.
Teething at 5–6 months is normal and can cause swollen gums and irritability.
So yes,You can give Calcarea phos 6X, 2 tablets twice daily for a short duration (5–7 days)...
Further queries you can connect online with me and you will be more satisfied then..stay healthy and safe 👍🏻😊.
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2 tablets twice
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Yes it works. Give 2 tab 2-3 times a day
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At around 5 to 6 months gum swelling, irritation, drooling and mild discomfort are quite normal signs of teething. It can make the baby a bit irritable, but it’s usually self limiting.
Regarding Calcarea Phos it is commonly used in homeopathy during teething and can be helpful, but it should not be given routinely without proper indication.
If used, a general approach is
• Low potency (like 6X) in small doses
• Given for a short duration based on symptoms, not continuously
However, instead of focusing only on medicine you can also do
• Gentle gum massage with clean finger
• Use of a clean, soft teething ring (not very cold)
• Ensure proper feeding and hydration
Important
Avoid self medication in infants. Even though these medicines are mild, it’s better to take proper advice from a doctor before starting and continuing it.
Teething does not require heavy treatment mostly supportive care and observation is enough.
If baby develops fever, diarrhea or excessive irritability, then it should be evaluated.
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U can giv
2 tablets 2 times a day
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Teething at 5.5 months can cause gum swelling, irritation, drooling, and irritability—this is quite common.
Yes, Calcarea phosphorica is often used in homeopathy for delayed or troublesome dentition.
Dosage
Calcarea phos 6X (biochemic): 2 tablets, 2–3 times daily
Next Steps
* Let it dissolve in a little water or directly in the mouth
* Continue for about 1–2 weeks and review response
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Dr. Ankush Jain
Homoeopath
10 yrs exp
Delhi
2 tablets 3 times a day
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Dr. Surya Pratap Patel
Homoeopath
5 yrs exp
Jaunpur
Teething ke time gums ka swollen hona aur irritation hona is age me kaafi common hai. Homeopathy me Calcarea based medicines use hoti hain, lekin zyadatar teething tablets 6 months ke baad hi recommend ki jati hain.
Abhi baby 5.5 months ka hai, to self-medication avoid karna better rahega. Aap gentle gum massage ya clean teether use karke relief de sakte hain.
Agar irritation zyada ho (baby bahut restless ho, sleep disturb ho), to kisi qualified homeopathic doctor se consult karke individualized remedy lena zyada safe aur effective rahega.
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Dr. Krishana Kumar Suhil
Homoeopath
11 yrs exp
Mandsaur
21 biochemic 2 tab tds
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Dr. Srishty Tyagi
Homoeopath
2 yrs exp
Saharanpur
Don't give any medicine to the baby without consulting.
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Feel free to consult me
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Dr. Shrishti Verma Srivastava
Homoeopath
4 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Calc phos 6x works as a background support, but teething complaints such as pain,irritability, crying, fever, diarrhea etc often need acute remedies.
Cal phos 6x helps in bone & teeth development during dentition, it supports mineralisation, but it is not sufficient alone to handle gum swelling, pain, irritability.
For consultation contact me on practo.
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