Boiron is a French manufacturer of homeopathic remedies founded in 1937 in Lyon, France. The company has grown a large U.S. presence since its acquisition of John A. Borneman and Sons, a Philadelphian homeopathic pharmacy, in 1983. The remedies are made in accordance with the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, or HPUS, which is under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA. Boiron distributes worldwide, in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas where it offers more than 800 HPUS-approved remedies sold in health food stores and pharmacies. Homeopathic remedies may complement traditional medicine, but do not serve as a replacement. Always consult a health care professional first.
Oscillococcinum
Clinical studies have shown that the homeopathic remedy Oscillococcinum reduces severity and duration of flu symptoms. A third of patients reported improvement in two days. The remedy does not have side effects, according to the company's website and is regulated as a drug by the FDA. Oscillococcinum is available over-the-counter in many pharmacies and natural food stores. A child's version is available as well, for use with children younger than 2. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist or if a high fever develops.
Coldcalm
Coldcalm is a product that Boiron sells to speed healing from the common cold. It contains a variety of homeopathic remedies to reduce sinus pain, sneezing, sore throat and other conditions relating to colds. The company does not recommend this product for children younger than 3, though it does manufacture a child version, called Children's Coldcalm Pellets. Boiron also advises medical attention if a sore throat lasts longer than two days, or if a fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting are present.
Chestal
Chestal is Boiron's cough syrup, made from a variety of homeopathic remedies dissolved in honey and sucrose. Dosage for children older than 12 is 2 tsp. every two hours, and a child's version of Chestal is advised for children younger than 2. The company warns users to stop use if the cough is accompanied by fever or lasts longer than seven days. The remedy is not to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical consent.
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