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Is Cyclopam The Same As Decolic?

Posted on Mon, 29 Aug 2016

Question: Hi, One of the doctors on Ask A Doctor App told me that I should not give Cyclopam suspension to my 10 month old daughter who seems to have gases since evening today. He said it's toxic and can affect liver. He suggested Decolic syrup instead. But when I matched chemical composition of Cyclopam and Decolic syrup, its exactly same. I.e., both contain Dicyclomine 10 mg and Simethicone 40 mg per 5 ml. I am wondering why he said this. I am not able to ask followup question to that doctor. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid both Cyclopam and Decolic

Detailed Answer:
Hi.....agree with the other doctor in the suggestion that you should avoid this drug.

Please avoid both Cyclopam and Decolic.

They give only temporary relief by stopping intestinal movements.

Please answer my questions -

1. Does the baby suck milk rapidly?

2. Is the baby crying excessively with distended tummy?

3. How is the baby feeding?

Please get back with answers so that I can guide you better.

Regards - Dr.. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (11 hours later)

Thanks doctor. Yes, she sucks milk rapidly. Overnight she fed more than normal and multiple times. But now she is doing well.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is evening colic - nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.
This is called evening colic and is quite common in this age group. This happens when the baby sucks at the breast very fast and in eagerness to drink milk will gulp in air too. Unless the air comes out like burping or flatus this discomfort will be there and next time check if the baby is sucking too fast and gulping in air too. You will be more convinced. Usually I don't advice any medicines for this as they give only temporary relief.
The two best ways to relieve this distress is -
1. Do not put the baby in lying position after feeding till the baby burps out the swallowed air.
2. If still crying - put the baby in prone position and keep patting the back gently so that the baby passes off the flatus and gets relieved.

I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it. In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely. Please find the link below -

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Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar