Albuquerque, N.M., October 26, 2007 – Recent news reports have highlighted physicians’ concerns regarding over the counter cough and cold medicines for infants and young children. The concerns of possible overdosing has prompted a withdrawal of many infant and children cough and cold formulas intended for children 6 years and younger. According to a recent Associated Press news report a Food and Drug Administration panel stated that over-the-counter cold and cough medicines should not be given to children younger than 6 years old. Earlier the panel said there is no evidence popular over-the-counter cold and cough medicines work in children 11 years and younger, calling for clinical studies of the drugs used for this age group.

Practitioners do have a choice. Heel (makers of homeopathic drugs) offers safe, effective and natural medicines for infants and children suffering from common cold and flu symptoms. Physicians may confidently recommend many Heel medicines for their young patients including Viburcol^® liquid drops for restlessness and fever; CoughFree cough syrup for coughs (recommended for ages 2 and up); Euphorbium Sinus Relief^™ nasal spray (also sold as Sinusin^™) for nasal congestion; and Traumeel^® ear drops for ear pain, inflammation and stuffiness. These products act rapidly to soothe and comfort children without overdosing precautions. Dr Bruce Shelton, MD, MD(h), DiHom, FBIH, noted Homeopathic Family Physician in Phoenix, Ariz., commented, "Since learning how effective homeopathics are, I give all of my pediatric patients liquid complex homeopathic preparations and I see dramatic recoveries in short amounts of time without the recurrent infections seen so commonly with traditional methods."

Viburcol^® has been clinically researched and is comparable to acetaminophen for the symptomatic treatment of acute feverish infections in children under the age of 12^1. CoughFree, has been a staple in family medicine chests as an alternative to over the counter cough suppressants. Both Traumeel^® and Euphorbium Sinus Relief^™ have been used by practitioners and their patients alike for decades due to their effective and complete relief. For more information on other Heel products and their efficacy please visit www.heelusa.com.