Does Mylicon Drops Work For Colic Baby?

Mylicon drops are an FDA-approved home remedy for colic. Most pediatricians are recommending this product for infant use. However, some do not under special circumstances, so it is always important to consult with your pediatrician first. Mylicon drops are used to help expel gas. They are similar to Gas-X for adults. Like any other product, be prepared for the possibility that this product may not help. However, if you notice that your baby is suffering from gassiness that is causing him distress, it is an option to try.

Mylicon drops do not contain artificial flavorings, alcohol, or saccharin, and should be shook before use. You can mix the drops with the baby's formula, juice, or water. However, Mylicon drops cost you quite a lot in most drug stores, yet you can find it slightly cheaper in department stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Kmart. Many grocery stores and even convenience stores also carry Mylicon drops.

However, if your infant is experiencing discomfort due to his immature digestive system, then a product like Colic Calm gripe water might provide him with a better relief than Mylicon drops. Giving this product to your baby either directly before a feeding or directly after a feeding has proven to be most successful. Since every baby is different, you will need to determine through trial and error which way will be most helpful for your infant.

For example, one of my patients gave his son some Mylicon drops before an evening feeding. Unfortunately, after the feeding her son still seemed to be uncomfortable. The next morning I suggest to give him the gripe water. This seemed to work much better for him. I could actually hear the gripe water working. It sounded as if his stomach was gurgling.

Gripe water is a product that originally came from England and is now being manufactured in the United States. It is often given to baby who is colicky in order to soothe their stomachs. It contains two simple ingredients: ginger and fennel. Ginger and fennel have been shown to be beneficial for easing nausea and pain due to stomach upset, even in adults. This product contains no fillers, binders, artificial flavors, artificial color yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, dairy, or starch. Therefore, many professionals will recommend it over some of other products that are manufactured for the same purposes because there is no side effect. A popular example of gripe water is Colic Calm.

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