For babies, tablets should be crushed between two clean teaspoons and dissolved in 2fl oz of warm water, giving a teaspoon full as a dose. For young children, the tablets should be given crushed. Chamomilla is available in drop form.
Infectious viral disease characterised by fever and a rash.
Remedies to be taken every two hours for up to five doses.
Homeopathic
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When to use |
| Aconite | Low fever and discomfort in the early stages. Restlessness and anxiety. |
| Ant tart | Large blisters. Child doesn’t want to be left alone. Accompanied by a coarse rattling cough. |
| Rhus tox | Fever, rash, child very restless. Symptoms worse at night. Sensitive to cold air. Intense itching. |
| Pulsatilla | Fever, rash, child clingy and tearful. Not thirsty. |
| Sulphur | Fever, rash, child very thirsty and hungry but won’t eat. If rash drags on. Itching worse from heat. |
| Belladonna | High fever, flushed face, inability to sleep |
Remedies should be discontinued as soon as symptoms improve or if symptoms worsen.
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