Frequently Asked Questions

In homeopathy, the same Targeted Relief Medicine may be useful for several different conditions. For example, Gelsemium 30C can be indicated for stress or fever, and Sepia 6C can be indicated for lower back pain during menstruation or hot flashes.*

Due to the small size of the containers, we print the most widely used indications that are suitable for self-medication of acute, self-limiting conditions. Therefore, the condition for which your doctor prescribed the medicine may not be listed on the tube.

To dispense the pellets from the multidose tube, first turn the tube upside down with the cap on, then twist. As you twist, the pellets will fall into the cap. Continue twisting until the required number of pellets is in the cap. Remove the cap from the tube and use it to pour the pellets under your tongue.

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Homeopathy is a therapeutic method that uses diluted extracts of natural substances to relieve symptoms. The active ingredients in homeopathic medicines include 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. They are manufactured in strict accordance with the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations. Today, homeopathic medicines are used by millions of families and recommended by health care professionals around the world to relieve many common, everyday conditions such as allergies, coughs, colds, flu, stress, muscle pain, and teething.

An increasing number of scientific studies on homeopathic medicines are being conducted and published in peer-review journals. Clinical research is providing evidence of the efficacy of homeopathic medicines, and basic laboratory research is confirming the biological activity of highly diluted substances and helping the scientific community better understand their mechanism of action.

Homeopathic medicines above 4C or 8X have a low risk of side effects and no contraindications. They can be safely taken with other conventional medications and are sometimes recommended to complement other treatments.

There are no known drug interactions with homeopathic medicines above 4C or 8X or with any of the Boiron branded medicines. Homeopathic medicines can safely be taken together or with other conventional medications and are sometimes recommended to complement other treatments.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your health care professional before taking any medicine, including Boiron homeopathic medicines. If your health care professional needs more information on our medicines, he/she can contact us at 1.800.BOIRON.1.

We do not recommend touching the pellets and tablets with your fingers or hands. Introducing any moisture to the pellets or tablets will begin the dispensing of the medicine, and any oils on your skin may coat them and hinder absorption once the medicine is in your mouth.

The most efficient route of administration for oral homeopathic medicines is sublingual absorption (under the tongue). To allow for better absorption, homeopathic medicines should be taken in a mouth free of strong flavors or anything that may coat the mouth.

We recommend taking the medicine 15 minutes before or after eating, drinking, or brushing your teeth (unless otherwise indicated on the box). Whatever food particles or flavors remain in your mouth may interfere with or delay absorption. However, there is no reason for food consumption to be staggered or withheld due to digestive interaction. Since the absorption takes place through the mucous membrane coating on the inside of the mouth, food in the stomach has no influence.

No, we do not recommend taking a Boiron medicine past its expiration date.

Given the small amounts of highly diluted active ingredients, you will not suffer a drug overdose from ingesting an amount of homeopathic medicine larger than the recommended dosage. In dilutions above 4C or 8X, the toxic properties of the original substance have been removed; the medicine is safe and sold over the counter. Always read and follow the directions on the label and do not take more medicine than is recommended.

Homeopathic medicines are presented with very clear and specific indications and directions for use. They are available either as single medicines (only one active ingredient) or as multi-symptom medicines (most with multiple active ingredients).

Multi-symptom medicines are available in a variety of dosage forms such as tablets, gels, ointments, creams, syrups, eye drops, and suppositories. If you are not yet familiar with homeopathic medicines, these products make selecting a medicine and treating symptoms very easy.