Some of the other commonly used homeopathic medicines for colicky infants are Arsenicum , Nux vomica , Natrum sulphuricum , Bryonia , Magnesia phosphorica , Colocynthis , Lycopodium , and Sulphur . Some people theorize that the reason for colic is that the infant is allergic to milk or to some other food. Rather, it is the individual's underlying state of health. The disease process produces poor assimilation and utilization of the food, which then ultimately creates symptoms. Homeopaths have found that the homeopathic medicines are effective in reestablishing health and thereby reducing food allergies.
Homeopathic medicines have wide applications for pediatric complaints.
Since conventional medications, taken singlularly or in combination with other drugs, have known and unknown complications in infants and children, it is generally worthwhile to seek safe, effective alternatives to pediatric problems first. Homeopathic medicines may not only help to improve the health of infants and children, but will probably also help them to become healthy adults. In addition to the various individual homeopathic medicines, there are numerous homeopathic formulas readily available in health food stores. The Medicine From Nature line of homeopathic products include a special line of children's products, including Teething , Colic , Child Fever and Earache . There are also 15 homeopathic formulas available, including four for women, four for sports injuries, and 20 for common ailments of anyone.