Gripe Water Vs Nospamin Drop Vs Infacol In Management Of Infant Colic
It is not uncommon to see infacol, gripe water or nospamin drop in the house of new mums. New mums are always plagued with infant colic. It is a situation whereby a healthy child cries for more than three hours a day, three times a week and for more than three weeks. A simple definition puts it as a situation where a healthy, well-fed baby cries for a long time. The cry always comes with a high pitch sound, flush face, clench fist with flatus expulsion. Crying baby There is no drug for this condition. There are drugs that are used as alternative medicine. They include infacol, gripe water and nospamin. But there is no confirmation on its effectiveness. Most pediatricians don't prescribe them. Read Also : Management of acid reflux in children Cry is a symptom of something especially in babies. But the cause of it in infant colic has not been identified. Many theories have been put forward. They include gas in the tommy, milk allergy, bacteria imbalance and so on. There are natural ...
