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Hi. My baby is saffering from colics. How many drops of carmicide should I give to my 3 weeks baby and how many times a day? After giving carmicide it helps, but baby is drowsy,is it safe to give carmicide,how long drowsiness remais?does it causes harm to baby?

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Dr. Isha Deshmukh answered : 11 years ago

hello,
infantile colics can also occur if baby is not adequately burped post feeding.
Burping - keeping baby upright supported in our lap and shoulder for 20-30 min.
this process helps relief if done after each feed.
use of medication provides temporary relief only.
and use of medication in any baby less than 5 or 6 months should be avoided as possible.

Dr. Ashwani Singal answered : 11 years ago

No drug is required for colics. Nothing works and whatever works is harmful potentially.

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