Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets - Frequently Asked Questions

When do babies start to teethe?
How can I tell that my baby is teething?
At what age can I give my baby Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets?
Can I give my baby these products along with Tylenol or Motrin? How quickly do they work?
My baby fell asleep – are Hyland’s Baby teething products sedatives?
What do they taste like?
How many tablets do I give my child? Is the number of tablets age-or weight-dependent?
How often can I give the tablets to my child?
What is the risk of overdosing?
How do I give the tablets to my child?
Won’t my baby choke on the tablets?
Do the Teething Tablets expire?
Do Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets contain benzocaine? Do they numb the gums?
What’s in the tablets that makes them work?
Why do Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets contain Coffea?
Are the tablets sugar free?
I don’t know if my baby is dairy intolerant. Is that a problem with Hyland’s teething tablets?
I thought you can’t give milk to babies until they are 1 year old. How can I give them lactose-based tablets?
Are Hyland’s products regulated?
Are these herbal products?
See Safety Information


When do babies start to teethe?
pattern. Teething usually begins around 6 months of age, but it is normal for teething to start at any time between 3 months and 12 months of age. By the time your child is about 3 years old, s/he will have all 20 primary teeth. (http://children.webmd.com/tc/teething-topic-overview)


How can I tell that my baby is teething?
The symptoms of teething vary from child to child. A teething baby may experience any of the following symptoms: irritability, drooling, chin rash, biting and gnawing, diarrhea, low-grade fever, and wakefulness at night—or none at all. Check with your doctor if you are unsure if your child is showing symptoms of teething.


At what age can I give my baby Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets?
Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets are formulated for babies of all ages, starting with infants. You can safely give your child these medicines at any age.


Can I give my baby these products along with Tylenol or Motrin?
Past research suggests that homeopathic medicines generally have low rates of adverse events in comparison with conventional medications and herbal supplements. However, avoid using Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets if your child is extremely allergic to any ingredient in the product. While Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets can be taken safely with other medications, please note that many other medications may have side effects.


How quickly do they work?
Each child will react differently to the tablets; some will receive immediate relief, while it can take longer for other babies to experience relief. We recommend that you give your child 2 to 3 tablets under the tongue or in a teaspoon of water, 4 times per day. If the child is restless or wakeful, give 2 tablets every hour for 6 hours. If, after 24–48 hours, you do not see a change in your child, discontinue use and seek another product or the advice of a licensed health care provider.


My baby fell asleep. Are Hyland’s Baby teething products sedatives?
No. Hyland’s Baby teething products contain no sedatives. Children often fall asleep after using these teething products because their pain has been relieved and after much crying or being upset, they can finally rest and sleep.


What do they taste like?
Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets have no added flavorings. Most people report that they taste faintly sweet.


How many tablets do I give my child? Is the number of tablets age or weight dependent?
As with all medications, you should read and follow label instructions. Dissolve 2 to 3 tablets under the tongue or in a teaspoon of water, 4 times per day. If the child is restless or wakeful, give 2 tablets every hour for 6 doses or as recommended by a licensed health care practitioner.

Unlike other medicines, the dosing for Hyland’s teething medications is not dependent on a child’s age or weight. Dosing is the same for babies and children of all ages.


How often can I give the tablets to my child?
In acute cases of teething pain, you can give your child 2 to 3 tablets for up to 6 doses per day or as recommended by a licensed health care practitioner. If you do not see improvement within 24–48 hours, stop giving the tablets and consult a licensed health care professional.


What is the risk of overdosing?
Hyland's has added child-resistant caps to Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets to make it harder for children to accidentally dose themselves. A child would have to ingest more than a dozen bottles of 135 Teething Tablets before experiencing dry mouth from the product. The body clears Belladonna alkaloids from any dose in a matter of hours (it is unlikely to build up in the system when taken as directed on the package label).


How do I give the tablets to my child?
Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets are small, “soft” tablets that dissolve instantly in the mouth upon contact with saliva. You just need to put the tablets in your child’s mouth and they will dissolve. If you are uncomfortable with putting the tablets in your child’s mouth, the tablets may first be dissolved in a teaspoonful of water and then given to the child.


Won’t my baby choke on the tablets?
No. Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets dissolve instantly upon contact with saliva, so there is no choking hazard at all with the tablets. You may wish to give your child a sip of water to assure the mouth is moist before giving them the tablets.


Do the Teething Tablets expire?
No, they don’t expire, and they have been exempted from expiration dating guidelines by the FDA (CFR 211.137), so there are no expiration dates on the product. The numbers that are imprinted on the edge of the labels are lot numbers, enabling Hyland's tracking of the product.


Do Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets contain benzocaine? Do they numb the gums?
No. Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets does not contain Benzocaine, the common ingredient used to numb gums in conventional teething gels. Instead, it contains all-natural homeopathic medicines that work with the body to relieve the symptoms of teething pain in children — without numbing anything.

In April 2011, FDA issued a warning against using Benzocaine teething gels in children under 2, except under the advice and supervision of a healthcare professional. This is because benzocaine teething medications are associated with a rare but serious disease called methemoglobinemia (www.fda.gov/drugs/drugsafety/ucm250024.htm).


What’s in the tablets that makes them work?
Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets contain the following active medicines for the relief of the symptoms of teething pain:

  • Calcarea Phosphorica (a mineral) that supports dentition (teething)
  • Chamomilla (a botanical) relieves the symptoms of irritability
  • Coffea Cruda (a botanical) relieves the symptoms of sleeplessness
  • Belladonna (a botanical) relieves the symptoms of redness and inflammation of the gums

These ingredients are all prepared in accordance with the Homeopathic Pharmacopœia of the United States (HPUS). HPUS has been recognized by the FDA since 1938 as the official compendium (or formula book) for homeopathic medicine in the U.S. When homeopathically prepared, active ingredients are diluted to the point that the risk of toxicity is extremely low.


Why do Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets contain Coffea?
Homeopathic Coffea has been shown to reduce irritability in teething children. Since most children who are teething suffer from wakefulness and irritability, this component in Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets has offered symptomatic relief to millions of children over the past 85 years.


Are the tablets sugar free?
Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets are free from table sugar, also known as sucrose. The tablets taste faintly sweet because they contain lactose, which is milk sugar.


I don’t know if my baby is dairy intolerant. Is that a problem with Hyland’s teething tablets?
No. The inactive ingredient in Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets, “Lactose N.F.” (stands for “National Formulary”), is a pharmaceutical-grade lactose. While it is formulated from cow’s milk, it is completely purified of milk proteins, making it safe for lactose intolerant and dairy allergic people, including infants and children.

People who are lactose intolerant have not yet developed the enzymes to digest lactose. Teething Tablets contain about 64 milligrams of lactose (the sugar from cow’s milk–no protein is used) per tablet. While everyone is different, most lactose-intolerant individuals need to ingest 5000 mg of lactose before they experience symptoms of intolerance. With this large margin of safety, there is rarely a problem with the product when being used as directed on the label. If your physician has determined that your child isspecifically “Allergic to Lactose”, you should avoid these tablets. If you are very concerned, seek the advice of a licensed health care professional before using this product.


I thought you can’t give milk to babies until they are 1 year old. How can I give them lactose-based tablets?
The lactose base is a milk sugar, and not the proteins found in dairy products that are difficult for babies younger than 1 year old to break down. They are safe for use with the youngest infants and are not considered a dairy product.


Are Hyland’s products regulated?
Yes. The manufacturing and marketing of Hyland’s homeopathic medicines are regulated as drugs by the FDA. The FDA has regulated homeopathic medicines since 1938, as required in the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The production of Hyland’s homeopathic medicines occurs within a validated process, as with any FDA-regulated drug, to ensure an accepted level of consistency in product output.


Are these herbal products?
No, these are not herbs, which use a larger quantity of plant material per dose. Homeopathic medicines use a minute dose of plant or mineral substance to address symptoms. And unlike herbal supplements which are regulated as foods, the FDA accepts homeopathic products as drugs. As drugs, homeopathic products must be manufactured in compliance with the FDA finished pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) regulations for cleanliness, quality and testing; the FDA regularly inspects manufacturers for compliance. All Hyland’s manufacturing facilities are inspected by the FDA.