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Teething — what to take?

Teething begins at 6-10 months (lower incisor) and finishes by 2-3 years. It causes discomfort: drooling, biting objects, irritability, sometimes a mild fever, and looser stools.

Also known as: baby getting teeth sore gums in babies
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In short: In babies, teething usually starts between 6 and 10 months, with the lower incisors, and lasts until age 2-3, causing heavy drooling, a need to chew, irritability and sometimes a mild fever. For gum discomfort, the over-the-counter options are pediatric paracetamol and ibuprofen and oral gels with chamomile. On HartaFarmacii you can compare the price of these OTC products across the major pharmacies (Dr. Max, Tei, Catena, HelpNet), with prices updated daily. This information is for guidance only and does not replace medical advice; ask your doctor if your baby develops a fever above 38.5°C.

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OTC — no prescription

What you can take for teething

Informational only — HartaFarmacii is not an approved medical site. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. Don't self-medicate. Emergencies: 112.

When to see a doctor

If any of these signs appear, consult a doctor — OTC treatment is not enough:

  • Fever above 38.5°C
  • Severe diarrhea with dehydration
  • Generalized skin rash
  • Refusal to eat for over 24h
  • Lethargy, apathy

Typical and atypical symptoms

Typical: heavy drooling, yellowing/redness of the gums, the need to bite, irritability. It does NOT cause a high fever above 38.5°C, it does not cause severe diarrhea, and it does not cause generalized rashes — these are concurrent viral infections.

Non-pharmacological measures

  • Refrigerated (not frozen) teething toys.
  • Gum massage with a clean finger or gentle wiping.
  • Cold milk/water at feeding time.
  • Teething biscuits (for babies who eat solids).
  • Change bibs frequently to prevent skin irritation.
  • Panthenol/zinc oxide cream on the face/chin.

OTC treatment

Paracetamol 10-15 mg/kg every 4-6h — safe from birth. Forms: drops, syrup, suppositories.

Ibuprofen 5-10 mg/kg every 6-8h — from 3 months (under medical advice below 6 months). Useful for more intense discomfort.

Topical anti-inflammatory gels — with chamomile (Kamistad Baby, Dentinox). No benzocaine in babies under 2 years (risk of methemoglobinemia).

Amber teething necklace — NOT medically recommended (strangulation risk, no evidence).

What NOT to do

  • Do not rub crushed aspirin on the gums (dangerous).
  • Do not apply alcohol to the gums.
  • Do not use opioid tinctures.
  • Do not ignore a high fever — see a pediatrician.

When to see a doctor

Fever above 38.5°C, severe diarrhea, generalized rash, refusal to eat, other symptoms — think of an overlapping viral infection, not teething as the sole cause.

Medical disclaimer: the information in this guide is for informational purposes and does not replace the advice of a doctor or pharmacist. For diagnosis and treatment consult a health professional.

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This list is not a medical recommendation. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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Open the interactive map and grant location permission — you'll immediately see pharmacies sorted by distance, each with its opening hours and a one-tap route in Google Maps. If it's night or a weekend, switch on the 24/7 filter to keep only the on-call ones. For teething most of the listed remedies are over the counter, so you can walk in without a prescription, but check stock and prices on the comparator page first to avoid wasted trips.

If you have a preferred active ingredient (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc.), search it in the comparator before you leave — you'll see which chain has it cheapest near you and whether it's in stock. For chronic prescriptions, save your favourite pharmacy in the app and turn on hours notifications — it saves unnecessary trips, especially when treatment for teething runs over weeks.

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Symptom

Febră la copii

Febra la copii e frecventă și aproape mereu benignă. Rareori e urgență — dar la sugari sub 3 luni, orice febră impune evaluare medicală imediată.

Frequently asked

What else do you want to know?

Does teething cause fever?
No, or very little (below 38°C). A fever >38.5°C has another cause — a viral infection, an ear infection. Do not automatically attribute it to teething.
Is Kamistad safe?
The lidocaine-free version (Kamistad Baby) — yes. The versions with lidocaine — only from 12 years of age. Benzocaine is prohibited in babies.
When does the first tooth appear?
On average 6-8 months, but it can vary between 3-18 months. The first is the lower incisor. Variations are normal.
Does the amber necklace work?
No scientific evidence. It poses a risk of strangulation and choking. The AAP and pediatricians do NOT recommend it.

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