Frequently Asked Questions

We’re proud to say all medicines in the Camilia line are certified by the Non-GMO Project not to contain any ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms.

No. Camilia medicines do not contain any dyes, colors, flavors, or artificial sweeteners. The liquid is clear and tasteless to ensure a better experience for babies.

No. All of the medicines in the Camilia liquid dose line are preservative-free. The sterile individual doses reduce contamination and eliminate the need for a preservative; it’s more hygienic for families with multiple children.

Camilia medicines are free of soy, gluten, nuts, and preservatives.

Camilia medicines contain a barely detectable amount of alcohol (less than 0.001%), which results from the manufacturing process of the active ingredients. It is not an added ingredient. This extremely low amount of alcohol presents no risk of adverse effects to babies or other young individuals of small weight.

Yes, the liquid dose vials are made from low-density polyethylene plastic (LPDE), or #4 plastic, which can be recycled. Check with your local recycling program to see what is accepted in your area.

Homeopathy is a therapeutic method that uses diluted substances to relieve symptoms. The active ingredients in homeopathic medicines include microdoses of plants, animals or minerals that relieve the same symptoms they cause at full strength (e.g., a microdose of coffee bean helps to relieve nervousness).

Homeopathic medicines have been used for more than 200 years. Boiron homeopathic medicines are manufactured in strict accordance with the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS) and drug Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Today, homeopathic medicines are used by millions of patients and recommended by health care professionals around the world to relieve many acute health conditions such as allergies, coughs, colds, flu, stress, muscle pain, and teething.

The recommended dosage is one entire liquid dose; repeat if needed every 15 minutes for 2 more doses. This repetition of 3 doses can be repeated if needed 3 times a day for a total of 9 doses each day. As symptoms improve, reduce the frequency of dosing.

There’s no need to use Camilia Original and Camilia Bedtime at the same time. If your baby is experiencing teething discomfort during the day, use Camilia Original. For nighttime relief, Camilia Bedtime provides the same benefits with added relief for restlessness.

If your child is still presenting symptoms after 3 days, we recommend confirming with your pediatrician that your child’s symptoms are caused by teething and not a more serious underlying condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 3 days or worsen, or if swelling, fever, or rash develops.

Camilia Bedtime is formulated for nighttime use because it includes an ingredient to help with restlessness from teething discomfort occurring at night. For daytime teething relief, Camilia Original is the preferred option.

No, Camilia Bedtime is a homeopathic medicine and does not contain any ingredients that cause drowsiness. It simply helps ease restlessness associated with teething symptoms so your baby can settle more comfortably at bedtime.

Camilia teething relief medicines are indicated for babies ages 1 month and up. You can continue to use Camilia for the entire teething period, which can last until age 3 for some children.

Camilia Teething contains three homeopathically prepared active ingredients — Chamomilla 9C HPUS (German chamomile), Phytolacca decandra 5C HPUS (Poke plant), and Rheum 5C HPUS (Chinese rhubarb). A homeopathic medicine’s active ingredients are listed on the product label in Latin, which is the international packaging standard.

Camilia Bedtime has the same formula as Camilia Original, but includes the additional active ingredient Coffea cruda 15C HPUS (green coffee) to help soothe restlessness that can make it harder for teething babies to settle at night. Please note, Camilia Bedtime is not a hypnotic drug, meaning it will not artificially induce sleep like a sleep aid or a sleeping pill would.

On the label, 5C and 9C indicate the homeopathic dilution. The Centesimal scale or “C,” means that each dilution is 100 times more diluted than the previous one. The number, 5 or 9, indicates how many times the substance has been diluted using this process. For instance, 5C is 100 times more diluted than 4C.

HPUS stands for Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States. The HPUS defines the defines the production and quality standards recognized in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.  It also establishes the first safe dilution level of homeopathic active ingredients used as OTCs for adults and children. Parents should look for this acronym on labels of homeopathic products. It ensures consumers that the ingredients were prepared according to the high standards of this official guideline.

The inactive ingredients in Camilia’s teething relief medicines are purified water and a barely detectable amount of alcohol (less than 0.001%), which is necessary for the production of the active ingredients. It is less than the alcohol amount that occurs naturally in some foods, including apple juice.¹ This small amount presents no risk of adverse effects to babies or other young individuals of small weight.

Note that unlike food labels that are required to list ingredients in order of predominance, drugs labels are required to list ingredients in alphabetical order. The primary inactive ingredient in Camilia medicines is purified water, even though it is listed after alcohol.

1. Gorgus, Eva, Maike Hittinger, and Dieter Schrenk. “Estimates of Ethanol Exposure in Children from Food Not Labeled as Alcohol-Containing.” Journal of analytical toxicology. Oxford University Press, September 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5421578/.

Camilia’s teething relief medicines do not contain Belladonna. When manufactured according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States under Good Manufacturing Practices, Belladonna is a safe and valuable homeopathic medicine.

No, Camilia’s teething relief medicines are 100% benzocaine-free and do not contain any numbing agents.

On May 23, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reinforced its April 2011 warning to consumers that over-the-counter teething products containing benzocaine pose a serious risk to infants and children: FDA takes action against the use of OTC benzocaine teething products due to serious safety risk, lack of benefit. Camilia’s active ingredients are chemically unrelated to ingredients of concern to FDA. Camilia does not contain benzocaine.

The recommended dosage is one entire liquid dose for children 1 month of age or older. Wait 15 minutes, then repeat if needed for up to a total of nine doses per day. For best results, administer Camilia Tummy before meals.

If your child is still presenting symptoms after 3 days, we recommend confirming with your pediatrician that your child’s symptoms are caused by gas or colic and not a more serious underlying condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 3 days or worsen.

Camilia Tummy is indicated for babies aged 1 month and up. While colic typically resolves around 4 months of age, general gassiness may persist as babies begin transitioning to solid foods. Therefore, Camilia Tummy can be used as needed to address symptoms of gas and colic beyond this age if your baby continues to experience discomfort.

No, Camilia Tummy liquid doses should be administered directly from the dropper vial. Food or water can reduce the full dosage of medicine being absorbed in the baby’s mouth when given at the same time.

Camilia Tummy contains four homeopathically prepared active ingredients — Carbo vegetabilis 6C HPUS (activated charcoal), Chamomilla 15C HPUS (German chamomile), Colocynthis 9C HPUS (bitter melon), and Cuprum metallicum 6C HPUS (copper). A homeopathic medicine’s active ingredients are listed on the product label in Latin, which is the international packaging standard and required by the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.

On the label, 6C, 9C, and 15C indicate the homeopathic dilution. The Centesimal scale or “C,” means that each dilution is 100 times more diluted than the previous one. The number, 5 or 9, indicates how many times the substance has been diluted using this process. For instance, 5C is 100 times more diluted than 4C.

HPUS stands for Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States. The HPUS defines the production and quality standards recognized in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Parents should look for this acronym on labels of homeopathic products. It ensures consumers that the ingredients were prepared according to the high standards of this .

Camilia Tummy’s inactive ingredients are purified water and a barely detectable amount of alcohol (less than 0.001%), which is necessary for the production of the active ingredients. It is less than the alcohol amount that occurs naturally in some foods, including apple juice.¹ This small amount presents no risk of adverse effects to babies or other young individuals of small weight.

Note that unlike food labels that are required to list ingredients in order of predominance, drugs labels are required to list ingredients in alphabetical order. The primary inactive ingredient in Camilia is purified water, even though it is listed after alcohol.

1. Gorgus, Eva, Maike Hittinger, and Dieter Schrenk. “Estimates of Ethanol Exposure in Children from Food Not Labeled as Alcohol-Containing.” Journal of analytical toxicology. Oxford University Press, September 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5421578/.

Camilia medicines have a very low risk of side effects and no contraindications. They can be taken with other medications you may be giving

Homeopathic medicines, including Camilia, have been regulated as drugs by the FDA since 1938. Like conventional over-the-counter medications, homeopathic medicines are clearly labeled for specific indications and direction, making choices easier for consumers.

Camilia has a remarkable safety record and is relied upon by parents in nearly 20 countries. In the U.S., FDA’s safety warnings about baby teething products do not apply to Camilia Teething. This product’s active ingredients are chemically unrelated to ingredients of concern to the FDA. Additionally, Camilia‘s oral liquid dose is also free from risks associated with solid dosage forms previously of concern to the administration. For more information on Camilia‘s quality and safety record, click here.

No, the FDA has never recalled Camilia, which has been sold in the U.S. since 1994. Boiron, the manufacturer of Camilia, has been distributing its medicines in France since 1932 and since 1983 in the U.S.

At Boiron, we use packaging that is best adapted to the protection and stability of our medicines. The Camilia liquid dose vials are made from materials authorized by the pharmaceutical industry and conforming to the European Pharmacopeia rules and guidelines which exclude Bisphenol A (BPA). Therefore, BPA is not used in the formulation or manufacturing of this container and is not expected to be present.