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My 8 week old son is colic. is it safe to give bennetts colic syrup daily? we only want to give him some before and after his feed before "witching hour" in the evening. the dose will be a portion of what is recommended. o.5ml he is 6.8kg?

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Dr. Lauren Bickel answered

Should be safe: Always best to ask pediatrician too but this formula (Bennett’s) is quite safe especially if very low dose used. Simethicone is one ingredient & it helps with stomach/intestinal gas (which is often thought to be a factor in baby colic). the other ingredients are herbal.

Answered 2/20/2021

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A member asked:

My 8 week old son is colic. is it safe to give bennetts colic syrup daily? we only want to give him some before and after his feed before "witching hour" in the evening. the dose will be a portion of what is recommended. o.5ml he is 6.8kg?

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