Common Homeopathic Remedies Used for Children Homeopaths may recommend remedies for: Teething: Chamomilla (for crankiness, drooling, and pain) Colic or gas: Colocynthis, Magnesia phosphorica Coughs and colds: Aconitum, Belladonna, Pulsatilla Ear infections: Hepar sulphuris, Chamomilla Sleep issues: Coffea cruda, Chamomilla Important: Homeopathic remedies are individualized—what works for one child may not be appropriate for another. Homeopaths often take a detailed history before choosing a remedy.