Question 1

can infant gas relief drops cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

No: Infant gas drops (simethacone) do not cause constipation. There are simply a soapy material that allows gas bubbles to join together.Failure to stool on a regular basis, intake of foods like applesauce or cereal are more likely culprets.

Question 2

infants mylicon gas relief; is it still available for babies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is still available. The generic name is simethicone.

Question 3

is gripe water (gas relief drops) safe to give to a 2 1/2 week old infant?

Accepted Answer

They don't work. : Babies swallow air when crying &amp; bottle-feeding. Till ~ 6 weeks, their intestinal smooth muscle does not coordinate propulsion of  liquid &amp; air. Use the "football hold". Put baby on your forearm, head at your elbow,face down. Press your palm against his tummy, flex his hips, encircle one leg with your fingers &amp; roll him gently against your chest. Tilt head up to burp, tush up to pass gas.

Question 4

should i take him to the er or his doctor my 7wk old son has been crying for the last 4hrs nonstop. he wasnt eating nor taking his pacifer. i've given him mylicol infants gas relief drops and tried a warm bath but nothing is helping. he weighs 13lbs and 5

Accepted Answer

By : By the date of this post about 4 days has gone by, so hopefully you have made contact with the doctor and your baby is better by now. For the future, and for others reading this post, if your baby seems very irritable and uncomfortable, and your instinct tells you that something is wrong you should contact your doctor. A phone call to the doctor's office after hours will put you through to a nurse or on call doctor. They will ask you a series of questions and advise you on the next best course of action (er visit or next day doctor's appointment).
Take good care.

Question 5

i am always experiencing  gas relief . what can i take for remedy?

Accepted Answer

No Lentiles.: Beans and other lentiles produce lot of gas.
Take Reglan (metoclopramide) 10 mg every night for two weeks, then one tablet when you eat gassy food.

Question 6

please explain why people prefer medicines such as tums (calcium carbonate) and maloox over natural remedies for gas relief?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Probably because they are more convenient and well known plus marketed well.

Question 7

why do people prefer medicines such as tums (calcium carbonate) and maalox over natural remedies for gas relief?

Accepted Answer

Quick fix : Why do so many people prefer to take a pill than to make an actual change in their lifestyle?  In part because 1) it seems easier, and 2) short term thinking is common.  It places more responsibility outside of themselves, whereas making healthy choices requires taking responsibility for yourself.  Sad but true: the promise of a quick fix is irresistible to people averse to change.

Question 8

1 month old baby has stomach gas and gave him some gas relief drops but keeps crying what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Crying baby: Rub your baby's tummy in clock wise manner to help also.  Is this crying a regular occurance?  Something else maybe going on with your baby. Talk to your pediatrician, because there are many things that it could be.

Question 9

my baby is 3 months old i still feed her 3 ounces every two hours she fight to take 4 ounces she has a lot of gas.she has gas relief but doesn't help?

Accepted Answer

Gassy Baby: 28 yo lady with 3 month old infant feeding well but with a lot of gas. Studies show that when your baby is gassy, she may be intolerant to something in the formula or in the diet of the breastfeeding mother. Does your baby get good sleep? If your baby is fussy, inconsolable, or draws its knees into its chest while crying it may be a sign of pain. Please bring your baby for full exam. Good luck.

Question 10

is it safe to take cbd with lexapro 15mg? im hoping for some additional anxiety relief with a more natural remedy, but generally do well on the lexapro so i dont want to stop taking it?

Accepted Answer

CBD: Since this product isn't investigated by government agencies like the FDA most physicians will not endorse its use as it may have contaminants that could interact with lexapro, the best dose is an unknown and efficacy can't be determined.

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Can infant gas relief drops cause constipation?

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Infants mylicon gas relief; is it still available for babies?

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Is gripe water (gas relief drops) safe to give to a 2 1/2 week old infant?

A member asked:

Should i take him to the er or his doctor my 7wk old son has been crying for the last 4hrs nonstop. he wasnt eating nor taking his pacifer. i've given him mylicol infants gas relief drops and tried a warm bath but nothing is helping. he weighs 13lbs and 5

A member asked:

I am always experiencing gas relief . what can i take for remedy?

A member asked:

Please explain why people prefer medicines such as tums (calcium carbonate) and maloox over natural remedies for gas relief?

A member asked:

Why do people prefer medicines such as tums (calcium carbonate) and maalox over natural remedies for gas relief?

A member asked:

1 month old baby has stomach gas and gave him some gas relief drops but keeps crying what can i do?

A member asked:

My baby is 3 months old i still feed her 3 ounces every two hours she fight to take 4 ounces she has a lot of gas.she has gas relief but doesn't help?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take cbd with lexapro 15mg? im hoping for some additional anxiety relief with a more natural remedy, but generally do well on the lexapro so i dont want to stop taking it?

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