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Marcus is 4weeks old, colic and extremely gassy. what are your thoughts in giving agripe water or gas drops? what's the difference n side affects?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

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Colic: Neither grippe water (as long as it doesn't contain alcohol) nor infant gas drops have real side effects. Gas drops can give a little bit of loose stool in some babies. I like to give the gas drops 0.3 ml before each feed, they are my preference. Hope this helps!

Answered 7/25/2020

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A member asked:

Marcus is 4weeks old, colic and extremely gassy. what are your thoughts in giving agripe water or gas drops? what's the difference n side affects?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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