- Infantile colic
- Flatulence, bloating, indigestion
- Gastric discomfort due to excess acid or gas
Dosage:
- Infants: Commonly 5–10 drops, 3–4 times daily, or as directed by a physician
- Adults: 5–10 mL oral liquid after meals, if applicable (rare)
- Varies by brand and formulation; commonly available as oral drops or syrup, containing:
- Sodium bicarbonate: ~50 mg/mL
- Dill oil (Anethum graveolens): ~0.005–0.01 mL/mL
- Shake well before use (if suspension)
- Administer using a calibrated dropper
- Preferably given after feeding in infants to relieve colic
- Sodium Bicarbonate: Neutralizes gastric acid, providing antacid effect
- Dill Seed Oil:
- Has carminative and antispasmodic properties
- Promotes gas expulsion and GI motility
- Natural digestive aid
- Belching, alkalosis (with excess sodium bicarbonate)
- Sodium overload in infants (with overuse)
- Allergic reaction to essential oils (rare)
- Neonates with renal impairment or sodium-sensitive conditions
- Alkalosis or hypernatremia
- Known hypersensitivity to dill or essential oils
- Sodium bicarbonate can affect absorption of oral drugs (e.g., tetracyclines, aspirin)
- Rare in infant doses, but timing with other medications should be monitored
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BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
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Beta Gripe Water | 50mg/2.15mg per 5mL | Suspension | 60mL, 100mL | Beta Healthcare | Beta Healthcare |
Gripe water | 50mg/2.15mg per 5mL | Suspension | 60mL, 100mL | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
Universal gripe water | 50mg/2.15mg per 5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Universal Corporation | Universal Corporation |
Woodwards gripe water | 50mg/2.15mg per 5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Beta Healthcare | Beta Healthcare |