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Mag Phos (magnesium phosphate)

Magnesia phosphorica

Botanical illustration of Mag Phos

A key remedy for difficult teething with spasmodic gum pain that comes and goes suddenly. The baby may be colicky, draw up legs, and ease somewhat with gentle warmth on the cheeks or in the mouth.

Key indications

  • Painful teething better for warmth or accompanied by colic
  • Spasmodic, cramping gum pain
  • Pain that comes and goes quickly
  • Restless, uncomfortable baby
  • Relieved by warm compress and gentle pressure
Worse from

Cold, drafts, touch, night

Better from

Warmth, gentle pressure, warm drinks

Suggested dosage

6C dissolved in warm water or milk every 15–30 minutes during intense teething pain; taper as pain eases.

Frequently taken with

No complementary remedies listed yet.

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.