Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Giving Colimex, Dicycloverine And Amylase To An Infant. Do They Have Side Effects?
Hi. My baby is 3 months old. For past 3-4 days she has been crying uncontrollably for 5-10 minutes every night between 9 and 10pm. I was advised by my pediatrician to give Collimex. However I noticed that the formulation contained Dicycloverine which has serious side effects (see NHS webpage -http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Colic/Pages/Treatment.aspx)
I had changed my pediatrician and he advised Neopeptine. I understand it contains Simeticone (which has no known side effects according to NHS). Dill seed oil is also safe. Are the other ingredients safe - Amylase & Papain? Thanks - Madhuri
I had changed my pediatrician and he advised Neopeptine. I understand it contains Simeticone (which has no known side effects according to NHS). Dill seed oil is also safe. Are the other ingredients safe - Amylase & Papain? Thanks - Madhuri
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
probably your baby is suffering from 3 months colick
dicycloverine is not usually given below 6 months age
nothing will happen if you give it for 3-4 days
simethicone dil oil and fen oil can be given and they serve the same purpose
amylase and papain are prescribed for good digestion
there is no harm by using them
please dont get worried un necessarily
i shall be happy to answer any more querries
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
probably your baby is suffering from 3 months colick
dicycloverine is not usually given below 6 months age
nothing will happen if you give it for 3-4 days
simethicone dil oil and fen oil can be given and they serve the same purpose
amylase and papain are prescribed for good digestion
there is no harm by using them
please dont get worried un necessarily
i shall be happy to answer any more querries
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
I find this answer helpful
3 Doctors agree with this answer
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Dicycloverine
Loading Online Doctors....