Boiron Cocyntal Review: Ingredients, Dose and Evidence

Boiron Cocyntal, 30 Unit-Doses

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The short version

Buy it if

Parents who have already chosen a homeopathic option and want pre-measured, sterile doses
Babies between 1 and 6 months, the only ages the maker lists

Skip it if

You want a product backed by clinical evidence
Your baby is under 1 month or over 6 months
Your baby has a fever or symptoms lasting more than 48 hours, which the maker says calls for a health care practitioner

What owners like

The single doses are easy to give and need no measuring, a point the maker and retailers stress
The short ingredient list with no sugar or preservatives appeals to some parents

Common complaints

Some retailer reviewers doubt it does anything, given that the only non-medicinal ingredient is water; this is their opinion, not a tested finding
Cost adds up because the maker allows up to 12 doses a day from a box of 30

Based on The Boiron Canada product page, the Health Canada Licensed Natural Health Products Database entry, Health Canada's guidance on homeopathic products, the Amazon.ca listing for specs only, and a Well.ca listing with owner comments. Owner feedback found was limited and mostly about whether it helps, which is reported here only as opinion..

Research scores

Does the job 4.0 a homeopathic product whose uses are Boiron's claims, with no clinical evidence cited

Safety info and materials 6.0 licensed, water based, clear age limit and fever warning, but the maker gives little else

Ease of use 7.5 sterile single-use vials with nothing to measure

Value 5.0 up to 12 doses a day means a box of 30 can last under three days

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Times bought1

Price range$$

Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.

What it does

A homeopathic liquid from Boiron Canada, sold as 30 single-use 1 mL doses of diluted ingredients in purified water, which the maker labels for colic in babies 1 to 6 months old.

Single-use doses, so there is nothing to measure
Retailer listings state it contains no sugar, dye or preservatives
Ingredient list is three homeopathic dilutions plus purified water
Licensed in Canada as a homeopathic natural health product since 2009
Sold by Boiron Canada and Canadian pharmacies

Suited to parents who have chosen a homeopathic option and want sterile, pre-measured doses with no sugar, dye or preservatives. The trade-offs are that Boiron cites no clinical evidence for its claims, and that the maker allows up to 12 doses a day, so a box of 30 can go quickly.

How it compares

Dr. Chase Kolik Original Gripe WaterAn herbal gripe water with dill, ginger and sodium bicarbonate, for parents who prefer that over homeopathy; it contains alcohol and sugar$

Ovol Infant DropsA simethicone drop sold in Canadian pharmacies, for parents whose doctor suggests that ingredient$

BioGaia Protectis Baby DropsA probiotic drop, for parents whose doctor points them toward probiotics rather than homeopathy$$

Specs

Format: 30 drinkable unit-doses, 1 mL each
Medicinal ingredients: Carbo vegetabilis 5CH, Colocynthis 9CH, Cuprum metallicum 5CH
Non-medicinal ingredient: Purified water
Health Canada licence: NPN 80014019, homeopathic, held by Boiron Canada Inc.
Age (maker): 1 to 6 months
Maker's dose: 1 unit-dose at onset, repeat every 15 minutes for up to 2 more doses if needed, maximum 12 per day
Storage: Keep unused unit-doses in the aluminium pouch

Worth knowing

Boiron: if your child has a fever or if symptoms persist or worsen for more than 48 hours, consult a health care practitioner.
Boiron: keep out of the reach of children.
Labeled only for babies 1 to 6 months, maximum 12 unit-doses per day.
Homeopathic product. Health Canada states that homeopathic products not supported by modern scientific evidence must say their claims rest on traditional homeopathic references. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use.

Questions

What is in Boiron Cocyntal?

Carbo vegetabilis 5CH, Colocynthis 9CH and Cuprum metallicum 5CH, with purified water as the only non-medicinal ingredient.

What does Boiron say Cocyntal is for?

Boiron says it is a homeopathic medicine used for the relief of baby colic: abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and intestinal gas, for babies 1 to 6 months.

How many doses of Cocyntal can a baby have in a day?

Boiron says no more than 12 unit-doses a day, starting with 1 at onset and repeating every 15 minutes for up to 2 more if needed.

Is Cocyntal approved by Health Canada?

It holds a homeopathic Natural Product Number, 80014019. Health Canada says homeopathic products licensed without modern scientific evidence must state that their claims are based on traditional homeopathic references and not modern scientific evidence.

Has Cocyntal been recalled or discontinued?

No recall was found, and Boiron Canada listed it as available on 2026-10-02. Its Health Canada licence shows as active.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.