Due to the imperfect digestive system and gas formation, the baby may experience colic. Despite the fact that gas is formed mainly in the intestinal cavity, pain can spread throughout the abdomen. Therefore, it is very important to help the baby to overcome this discomfort, and various colic remedies can contribute to this.
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Causes of colic
Among the most common causes of such discomfort in newborns are:
- Immaturity of the intestinal flora;
- Lack of bacteria or enzymes;
- Dysbacteriosis;
- Overfeeding the baby;
- Acceptance by a nursing mother of foods that increase gas production;
- Ingestion of air with milk during feeding;
- BCG.
How to determine the presence of colic by the behavior of a child
These symptoms can very easily be confused with the appearance of a sudden illness:
- Tight firm belly of a child;
- Frequent attacks of a high-pitched, unreasonable cry;
- The kid begins to press his legs to his stomach;
- Reducing the cry and tension of the child's abdomen after the gas has passed.
Usually, the treatment of colic and gas is aimed at reducing gas formation, providing the child's body with digestive enzymes, forming a normal flora composition and symptomatic relief of pain when colic has already appeared.
What are the drugs for colic for newborns
Modern medicine produces many medicines to eliminate discomfort in newborns, but it is important to understand what effect certain components have on the child's body. Often in the composition of such medications there are:
- Probiotics. These medications are more designed to establish the intestinal flora and colonize it with beneficial bacteria, which allows you to achieve complete digestion of food;
- Enzymes. Such components, together with bacteria, ensure excellent digestion of food. When the body lacks such substances, it makes it difficult to break down complex carbohydrates and proteins from food. For example, to eliminate sugar when taking milk, an element such as lactose is needed;
- Simethicone. This component is a compound of silicon dioxide and dimethylsiloxane. Preparations with this element help to remove gases from the child's body.
How to choose a drug for your child
When the baby is awake, the whole family is in tension. Chronic lack of sleep can lead to the formation of various diseases, even in adults, so if colic appears in a newborn, you need to take immediate action.
Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of different colic remedies. Even an experienced person can get confused among such an abundance. First of all, you should pay attention to the presence of dyes, sweeteners, artificial flavors or other chemical additives in the composition. In the presence of such items, it is better to refuse to purchase. It is also important to consider the age of the child.Some drugs can only be given to a baby when it is a month or two. The presence of substances that can provoke allergic reactions should also alert parents.
The best colic drugs for newborns
To understand the drugs offered by modern manufacturers, you need to dwell on each of them in more detail.
Mommy’s Bliss "Colic Water"
The products of this American company won a leading position several decades ago. At the same time, they still reliably hold this position. Colic may appear due to the structural features of the digestive system of an infant. An immature gastrointestinal tract can go through a period of adaptation over several months.
The action of this drug is based on the main qualities of the main ingredient - fennel. It has a positive effect on the body of a newborn with gas formation and difficulties with bowel movements. A child at this age may feel significant inconvenience, but he can only tell his parents about it by crying or screaming. Within a few minutes after taking this medication, the child calms down, as the gases begin to go away faster and muscle tension in the abdominal cavity disappears. Taking such a drug will allow the baby to calm down and fall asleep almost immediately.
The cost of "Water from colic" is 780 rubles.
Benefits:
- The composition contains no parabens, alcohol and coloring components;
- Can be given to a baby from 2 weeks;
- Naturalness of the components;
- Does not require special storage conditions;
- Great for vegetarians and vegans;
- BPA and Phthalate free;
- Contains no milk, flavors or gluten;
- The set includes a pipette for ease of use;
- Great for colic.
Disadvantages:
- High price;
- Difficult to purchase at domestic points of sale;
- Long wait for goods when ordering from abroad:
- The preparation contains ginger, which can provoke the appearance of allergies;
- Large expense of funds.
Application:
Shake the bottle with the substance before use. The dose is determined using a pipette included in the composition of the drug. It is recommended to use the drug against colic no more than 6 times a day. A child up to 4 weeks old can be given up to 2.5 ml at a time. This makes up half a teaspoon. Babies over a month old can consume one teaspoon at a time. For older children, a single dose will be one tablespoon.
The preparation includes:
| № | Name | amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calories | 10 |
| 2 | Sodium | 14 mg |
| 3 | Carbohydrates | 2,000 mg |
| 4 | Ginger extract | 5 mg |
| 5 | Fennel extract | 5 mg |
Additional components in this tool:
- Lemon acid;
- Vegetable glycerin;
- Deionized water;
- Potassium sorbate;
- Bioflavonoid citrus extract;
- Natural fennel aroma,
- Bicarbonate of soda.
The immunity of children is undeveloped, so there is a possibility of allergic manifestations, therefore, special care must be taken when taking the drug.
ChildLife "Organic Water Against Colic"
It is a natural remedy to relieve a child's condition from bloating, discomfort, heaviness in the abdomen, colic or other similar symptoms. Ginger will help relieve nausea, and this component will also make it possible to improve the condition of the child with digestive problems. Dill can help reduce flatulence, and fennel can help relieve stomach cramps. The drug can be used only from 6 months. The cost of such a remedy for colic is 680 rubles.
It includes:
| № | Name | Serving Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calories | 5 |
| 2 | Carbohydrates | 1,000 mg |
| 3 | Sugars | 0 mg |
In addition, this preparation contains the following essential oils:
- Dill;
- Fennel;
- Kiwi extract;
- Ginger root.
Benefits:
- Natural pain reliever;
- Great for newborns;
- Fast and gentle action;
- Does not contain milk, preservatives or dyes;
- Contains no corn, soy, eggs, yeast or wheat;
- There are no sorbates, parabens or benzoates among the components of the preparation;
- Contains no alcohol, casein or gluten;
- The drug is not tied to feeding, like dill water, so it can be used as needed;
- Perfectly relieves spasms and pain in the baby's tummy.
Disadvantages:
- The composition contains ginger root, which can cause allergic reactions, so it must be used with caution in children;
- High price;
- Has time limits for use;
- According to parents, it is not suitable for everyone.
Application:
Shake well before taking this drug. It can be used at any time, but still adhere to the recommended dosage. You should not dilute this syrup. It must be stored in a cool dry place.
Colic Calm "Tummy Calm"
It is a great natural remedy to help babies cope with upset stomach, gas, cramps, hiccups, or teething. The cost of the drug is 1000 rubles.
Benefits:
- Natural composition;
- The drug belongs to homeopathic medicine;
- Perfect for children and newborns;
- Fast onset of a positive effect;
- Contains no sugar, soy, wheat, milk or animal products;
- Great for vegans and vegetarians;
- The vial can contain from 24 to 47 doses.
Disadvantages:
- High price;
- Due to the color of the drug, the child's stool may darken somewhat.
Cocyntal by Boiron
Homeopathic remedy for colic from this manufacturer acts on the child's body gently, without causing addiction. It includes:
- Charcoal;
- Copper;
- Distilled water;
- Coloquint.
The package can contain 15, 20 or 30 doses. The average cost of the drug is 750 rubles.
Benefits:
- The systematic intake of such a drug allows you to develop in the baby's body the resistance of the immune system to gastrointestinal diseases;
- The colic remedy does not contain dyes, preservatives and toxins;
- Hypoallergenic;
- Natural composition;
- Not addictive;
- Has no side effects;
- Does not contain lactose and sugars, therefore it is a universal remedy that is suitable even for diabetics;
- Doesn't hide other symptoms;
- Fast effect;
- Can be taken from the age of 1 month;
- Does not cause drowsiness;
- Interacts perfectly with other medications.
Disadvantages:
- The high price of the drug;
- Difficult to find on sale;
- Personal intolerance to the remedy is possible for some of the kids.
Hyland's Gas Drops in Newborns
Such a drug will help temporarily relieve symptoms in the event of pain, gas, bloating, crying, regurgitation, moaning, increased excitability and other signs of discomfort. Container contains 1 fl oz. The cost of such a drug is 780 rubles.
The composition contains the following active active ingredients:
| № | Active ingredients | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbo Vegetabilis 12X HPUS | Helps ease gas, relieves belching, used before or after feeding |
| 2 | Nux Moschata 6X HPUS | Helps reduce stomach heaviness, normalizes metabolism |
| 3 | Argentum Nitricum 12X HPUS | Relieves pain and tension in the stomach |
| 4 | Sepia 12X HPUS | It has an analgesic effect, helps with bloating |
| 5 | Asafoetida 6X HPUS | Helps Relieve Bloating and Calming Effects |
| 6 | Chamomilla 6X HPUS | Soothes, relaxes, relieves pain |
| 7 | Colocynthis 6X HPUS | Helps with fighting and bloating, allows the baby to sleep peacefully |
Benefits:
- The drug is simple and easy to use;
- Homeopathic remedy;
- Contains no flavors, sweeteners, dyes or other chemical-based components;
- Natural relief from gas pain;
- The set includes a measuring pipette;
- Can be used even for newborns;
- Fast and beneficial effect;
- Natural composition;
- It helps with colic, constipation and gastrointestinal disorders.
Disadvantages:
- High price;
- Doesn't help all children;
- It is difficult to find in the modern domestic market.
Medana Pharma "Bobotik"
A similar drug is used to eliminate increased gas production and accumulation of gases in the gastrointestinal tract with colic, aerophagia, flatulence or Remgeld's syndrome. It also helps to eliminate the feeling of heaviness in the baby's tummy. The cost of the drug is 320 rubles.
It includes:
- Simethicone;
- E 216;
- E 218,
- E 200;
- E 210;
- Ethanol.
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity;
- Aggravated state of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Intestinal obstruction.
Benefits:
- Does not contain sugar;
- Affordable cost;
- Fast and stable effect;
- It is economically consumed;
- The presence of a convenient dropper plug;
- Natural composition.
Disadvantages:
- Not very pleasant taste;
- Can be used from a month;
- May provoke the appearance of allergic reactions;
- Some components of the composition may be unsafe for the baby.
Application:
Before taking the drug, shake it until a homogeneous composition is obtained. Children under 2 years of age are prescribed no more than 8 drops at a time. After the symptoms disappear, it is better to stop taking the drug.
Baby Calm
It is a dietary supplement consisting of natural vegetable oils. It perfectly eliminates flatulence, and also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Fennel essential oil will have antispasmodic, carminative, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects on the child's body. The cost of the drug is 300 rubles.
It contains the following essential oils:
- Fennel;
- Anisa;
- Mint.
In addition to eliminating colic, this drug improves the child's appetite, normalizes the esophagus, and also relieves discomfort.
Benefits:
- Natural composition;
- Safety of use;
- Has no restrictions on admission;
- When applied, you do not need a lot of water, therefore, its intake does not have a significant effect on breastfeeding;
- Affordable cost;
- The presence of a convenient bottle with a dispenser.
Disadvantages:
- Does not always have a long-term effect;
- Addiction to the drug is possible;
- Inconvenience of storage;
- With prolonged use, a rash on the tummy may occur;
- Short shelf life.
Espumisan Baby
Espumisan for newborns will help relieve the torment due to accumulated gas in the gastrointestinal tract, associated with the inadaptation of the digestive system to new conditions. It includes:
- Banana flavor
- Macrogol stearate;
- Sodium hydroxide;
- Water;
- Sorbic acid;
- Simethicone;
- Sodium hydroxide;
- Glycerin monostearate;
- Polyethylene glycol stearate.
Often this drug is used for symptomatic treatment in the presence of complaints about the gastrointestinal tract associated with gas formation, flatulence, colic in newborns. It can be used as an antifoam agent in case of intoxication with washing powder or detergents. The cost of this drug is 520 rubles.
Benefits:
- High efficiency;
- Pleasant taste;
- The presence of a dispenser facilitates the use of the drug.
Disadvantages:
- High price;
- Allergic reactions are possible;
- The result does not always meet expectations;
- Addictive is possible;
- Not everyone likes the smell of this medication;
- High consumption;
- Rash or itching may occur.
When to give your child this drug:
- With a prolonged shrill cry and cry of the baby, which began for no apparent reason;
- To relieve gas and bowel movements;
- When the baby begins to press his knees to his stomach, waving his arms and bending;
- In the case when latching on to the breast or motion sickness does not calm the baby;
- When the child's face turns red, when the abdomen becomes tight or looks bloated;
- When seething in the baby's tummy.
Children under one year old can be used up to 10 drops at a time, but it is still better to start with a lower dosage.For babies, you can add the drug to artificial nutrition or expressed milk. Usually, if a child has problems with the tummy, the drug is given to him up to 5 times a day.
Valeant "Disflatil"
The drug is available in a dark colored bottle with a dispenser. This agent helps to reduce flatulence, the surface tension of gas bubbles in the intestine, causing them to break down. The preparation contains:
- Simethicone;
- E 210;
- E 211;
- Polyoxyethylene Stearate;
- Sodium saccharin;
- Aromatic additive;
- Purified water.
The cost of the drug varies between 520-1100 rubles.
Benefits:
- Fast results;
- Pleasant pineapple flavor;
- Time-tested manufacturer;
- Copes well with colic and abdominal cramps;
- The drug lasts for a long time;
- It does not contain sugar, so it can be consumed by diabetic children.
Disadvantages:
- It is difficult to find in free sale, so you have to order it from abroad;
- High price;
- The presence of preservatives in the composition;
- Low-quality dispenser;
- May cause allergies;
- Doesn't help everyone.
Medicines can quickly and effectively relieve your baby of colic. However, given that an immature organism can react with an allergy to any of the components of the drug, even natural, we recommend that you initially try a more traditional non-drug therapy.
Your spelling is not correct. Baby Calm is not just addictive. And you can give it as many times as you like, even before each feeding. It is completely safe. We didn't have any rashes
The pediatrician constantly advised us to take different medications, because nothing helped .. But for a month now nothing bothers us, we take natural drops of Baby Calm, 10 drops before each feeding.
We also used Baby Calm and it really helped in the first 3 months of colic, but best of all, the most proven method is a gas tube.
At one time, we stocked up with Baby Calm and Espumisan Baby in advance and did not regret it. Although my daughter did not have colic at that time, we still gave Baby Calm in the afternoon before each feeding and, I think, that is why we avoided tummy problems. There were colic literally a couple of times, but here Espumisan helped out. By the way, he helps adults very well. I have not heard about the rest of the funds mentioned in the article.
To combat colic, we used Bobotik, a good remedy and really helps, and quite quickly.
In general, I can also recommend these Bobotik drops. Partly due to the fact that simethicone is practically harmless to the health of the baby, is not absorbed into the intestines, does not cause addiction, etc. This is really important.