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Can Colimix Syrup Be Given To A Baby?

My son is 23 days old and at evening and nights cries. He is so restless and I feel he suffers to much pain in his stomach. I went to the doctor and he gave colimix syrup, 2 ml before feeding. But when I read the instruction I found out that it is for baby more than 6 months old. So, I would like to know what is the disadvantages of the syrup. I am looking forward to hearing from you and thanks in advance. Best Regards Erfan
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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Babies often ingest air along with their food and hence suffer from abdominal distension which causes discomfort and hence the crying. Colimex (dicycloverine) helps in reducing such pain and discomfort and may be safely given. Generally colimex drops are given for children below 6 months and syrup for children above 6 moths. That is the reason such things have been written on the instructions. But the ingredient is the same and the total amount of active ingredient to be given has already been calculated by your pediatrician before prescribing. So, you can safely give it without being concerned. Such medicines are generally not associated with any side effects, hence you need not worry.
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Can Colimix Syrup Be Given To A Baby?

Babies often ingest air along with their food and hence suffer from abdominal distension which causes discomfort and hence the crying. Colimex (dicycloverine) helps in reducing such pain and discomfort and may be safely given. Generally colimex drops are given for children below 6 months and syrup for children above 6 moths. That is the reason such things have been written on the instructions. But the ingredient is the same and the total amount of active ingredient to be given has already been calculated by your pediatrician before prescribing. So, you can safely give it without being concerned. Such medicines are generally not associated with any side effects, hence you need not worry.