Teething Discomfort

Background The first baby teeth usually appear between 6 and 12 months of age. Rarely, they erupt before 3 months of age or not until after 12 months of age. After 2 to 3 years at the latest, all teeth have erupted. Symptoms Numerous signs and symptoms are traditionally attributed to teething. However, a causal … Teething Discomfort

Fever in Infants and Young Children

Symptoms In infants and young children, fever manifests itself as an elevated body temperature that can usually be felt on the skin. Possible accompanying symptoms include lassitude, irritability, loss of appetite, pain, shiny eyes, and red skin. Fever can be both harmless and an expression of a serious illness that can lead to dangerous complications … Fever in Infants and Young Children

When Children Teethe

Teething – that sounds like pain. What can parents do when babies whine restlessly and the first tooth is imminent? At what point the teeth show themselves varies from child to child. Some have teeth as early as three months, while others are still smiling toothlessly on their first birthday. But once teething starts, some … When Children Teethe

Choline Salicylate

Products Choline salicylate is commercially available in the form of oral gels only (e.g., Mundisal, Tenderdol). Structure and properties Choline salicylate (C12H19NO4, Mr = 241.28 g/mol) is a salt consisting of choline and salicylic acid. Effects Choline salicylate has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is effective during about 2-3 hours. Indications For the treatment of … Choline Salicylate

Loss of appetite

Definition Loss of appetite or inappetence means that the desire to eat is not present. If this lasts for several days, one speaks of anorexia. Almost everyone knows the feeling of lack of appetite. If this lasts only for a short time, it is often a sign of tension or an infection in the body. … Loss of appetite