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Is Gripe Water Safe For A Child With One Working Kidney?
Hello, My 10 week old baby was born with one absent kidney. He has been fine and happy until the last week when he has been in discomfort after breast feeding, usually followed by a lot of sick. We wanted to try gripe water to see if this helps but it says not to be used with impaired kidney function. Will it be safe to use as his one kidney is functioning correctly? Many thanks, Mike
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
Hi,
Gripe water is a herbal product and we do not know exact contents of medicine so it is better to be avoided.
It is advisable not to be given any medicine unless it is a must.
You can give Colimax or colicaid drops but after consulting your doctor.
Ok and take care.
Gripe water is a herbal product and we do not know exact contents of medicine so it is better to be avoided.
It is advisable not to be given any medicine unless it is a must.
You can give Colimax or colicaid drops but after consulting your doctor.
Ok and take care.
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