Is Chestal Kids Pellets a real cough medicine?

It is a homeopathic medicine, not an FDA-approved drug. Its ingredients are diluted to very low levels and are not proven to suppress cough. Treat it as a comfort option, not a replacement for tested treatments.

It is labeled for children 4 and older. For younger children, ask a pediatrician before giving any cough product.

The label dose is 5 pellets dissolved under the tongue. Follow the package leaflet for how often to repeat it, and do not exceed the stated daily amount.

Does it make kids drowsy?

No. It is non-drowsy and alcohol-free, so it can be given during the day.

Nine homeopathic ingredients including Bryonia, Drosera and Spongia, in a base of lactose and sucrose. It contains no alcohol, gluten or parabens.

Can it be used with other cold medicines?

Ask a pharmacist or pediatrician first, especially if your child takes other cough or cold products, to avoid doubling up on ingredients.

Boiron Chestal Kids Pellets for Cough and Mucus Relief, 2 Count (160 Pellets)

Q: Where is the Boiron Chestal Kids Pellets for Cough and Mucus Relief, 2 Count (160 Pellets) cheapest?

At Walmart, for $11.65, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Boiron Chestal Kids Pellets for Cough and Mucus Relief, 2 Count (160 Pellets)?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings. Buyers like: Kids like the sweet taste and take them easily; Dissolve quickly under the tongue; Convenient, kid-friendly tubes good for travel. Common complaints: Some saw only minor improvement or felt it was placebo-like; Less effective than another brand and needs frequent dosing.

Q: Where can I buy the Boiron Chestal Kids Pellets for Cough and Mucus Relief, 2 Count (160 Pellets)?

15 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Vitacost.com, iHerb, PureFormulas.com, HerbsDaily.com.

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 532 ratings

Parents rate it well overall, praising the sweet taste, quick dissolve and convenience of the tubes, and many say it eases night coughs and croup when started at the first sign of symptoms. Skeptics report only minor improvement and describe it as placebo-like, and some find it weaker than another brand and needing constant redosing.

What people mention

TastePraisedParents say the sweet pellets go down easily with kids who refuse liquids.
EffectivenessMixedMany say it calms coughs when started early, while others report little improvement.
Dosing frequencyCriticisedReviewers note it has to be taken often through the day and night.
ConveniencePraisedThe slim tubes are easy to carry and dose away from home.
DispenserCriticisedSome say the pellet dispenser mechanism does not always work well.
SugarMixedThe pellets are mostly lactose and sucrose, about 0.25 g of sugar per dose.

About the Boiron Chestal Kids Pellets for Cough and Mucus Relief, 2 Count (160 Pellets)

Description

Chest Congestion

Dry, Fitful Cough

Homeopathic Medicine

On-the-Go Cough Relief

Melts Under the Tongue

Non-Drowsy

Help Your Body the Natural Way

World Leader in Homeopathic Medicines

Uses:

Temporarily relieves dry cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold.

Helps relieve chest congestion due to common colds by loosening mucus and thinning bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive.

Expiration Date 03/01/2030 00:00:00

UPC 306969066423 Ingredients

Drug Facts

Active ingredients** (in each pellet)

Purpose*

Antimonium tartaricum 6C HPUS (0.05 mg)(contains less than 10-13 mg antimony)

Helps loosen thick mucus

Bryonia 3C HPUS (0.05 mg)

Relieves dry and painful cough

Coccus cacti 3C HPUS (0.05 mg)

Relieves cough associated with a tickling in the throat

Drosera 3C HPUS (0.05 mg)

What buyers say

Buyers like

Kids like the sweet taste and take them easily
Dissolve quickly under the tongue
Convenient, kid-friendly tubes good for travel
Helps calm coughs, including croup and nighttime coughs
Works well when started at the onset of symptoms
Trusted Boiron brand with quality ingredients

Buyers complain about

Some saw only minor improvement or felt it was placebo-like
Less effective than another brand and needs frequent dosing
Dispenser mechanism sometimes doesn't work well
Must be taken often

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