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Can I Give Gelusil For My 4 Month Old Baby
Question: Can I give gelusil for my 4 month old baby
If so what is the dosage can I give
Our ped suggested 4drops of gelusil if she is too much crying.. is this safe?
Or is there any natural way I can get rid of it
If so what is the dosage can I give
Our ped suggested 4drops of gelusil if she is too much crying.. is this safe?
Or is there any natural way I can get rid of it
Brief Answer:
Proper burping is important
Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Although Gelusil is safe and can be given, I doubt if it would help and I would not recommend it. Let me first ask whether the baby is exclusively breast fed or whether formula feeds are being given. Babies often get colics especially when on formula feeds. In such a case switching back to breast milk should provide relief. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration. The extra air taken causes distention and hence colics. Proper burping will ensure its escape and the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe, thus providing relief. You can otherwise give Coliaid when needed.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
Proper burping is important
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Although Gelusil is safe and can be given, I doubt if it would help and I would not recommend it. Let me first ask whether the baby is exclusively breast fed or whether formula feeds are being given. Babies often get colics especially when on formula feeds. In such a case switching back to breast milk should provide relief. You should burp the baby for at least 15-20 mins after each feed. All you need to do is to hold the baby head end elevated for this duration. The extra air taken causes distention and hence colics. Proper burping will ensure its escape and the milk will not regurgitate back from the stomach to the food pipe, thus providing relief. You can otherwise give Coliaid when needed.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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