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Is Colicaid Safe To Use Daily For A Newborn?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Sep 2017
Question: Does colicaid contain sedative??Is it safe to use collicaid daily as my 3 month old baby daily cries in the evening
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Colicaid can be given safely to a 3 month old baby

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking on this platform

Colicaid contains Simethicon, fennel oil and oil of dill.
Simethicon is an anti foaming agent and it helps in coalescence of small gas bubble into larger one and then it's expulsion. Thus it works in relieving flatulence/abdominal discomfort.
Oil of dill is a herbal product and it promotes digestion and also helps in making baby calm.
Fennel oil has also digestive property.
Although oil of dill has some sedative property but it's main action is not sedation and there is no known side effect.
It is given for colic in infant and can be used safely.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (42 minutes later)
Everyday evening after 7 o clk my baby suddenly starts crying ..So is it fine if I give collicaid every evening because its very sad to see him crying very badly.Or should I wait and give the medicine only when he starts crying?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is better to wait

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up

It is better to wait. You can try cuddling n take him out for some time.
There can be identifiable causes of colic like giving cow milk, improper dilution of formula milk, inadequate burping, consumption of cabbage, legumes or other flatulent agent by breast feeding mother etc.
Try to find out other causes. If there is no significant identifiable cause and baby continues crying even after taking other measures you can give colicaid.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

Pediatrician, Cardiology

Practicing since :2006

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Is Colicaid Safe To Use Daily For A Newborn?

Brief Answer: Colicaid can be given safely to a 3 month old baby Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for asking on this platform Colicaid contains Simethicon, fennel oil and oil of dill. Simethicon is an anti foaming agent and it helps in coalescence of small gas bubble into larger one and then it's expulsion. Thus it works in relieving flatulence/abdominal discomfort. Oil of dill is a herbal product and it promotes digestion and also helps in making baby calm. Fennel oil has also digestive property. Although oil of dill has some sedative property but it's main action is not sedation and there is no known side effect. It is given for colic in infant and can be used safely. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Regards