This product can help relieve the discomfort and pain of acute colic in babies and children. Colic is a descriptive term for spasmodic abdominal pain and contractions (cramping) and Weleda Colic Powder assists by relaxing the abdominal muscles and therefore calming and soothing baby. Colic can be common during the first three months of life although growing children may sometimes suffer from 'nervous colic' which can also be relieved by Baby Colic Powder.
Ingredients:
Chamomilla root 3x: Relieves abdominal cramping during colic.
Conchae 6x (Oyster shell; Natural Calcium carbonate): Soothes and relaxes abdominal cramping.
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel): Fennel seeds soothe and calm spasmodic conditions.
Tabacum 6x: Helps alleviate vigorous abdominal cramping.
Each 1g contains: Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel), decoct. equiv. dry seed 30mg; and equal parts of homoeopathic ingredients: Chamomilla, root 3x; Conchae 6x; Tabacum 6x; in lactose base.
Dosage: Babies/Children: Give 1/4 level 5mL teaspoon (equiv.1g) of powder in a teaspoonful of warm water and apply in the form of a paste to the nipple for breastfed babies (can be given straight to babies used to eating solids) every 15 to 30 minutes for up to 6 doses or until colic subsides, or as directed by your health care professional. As a preventative one dose may be given before feeding. If symptoms persist, consult your health care professional. Consultation with a practitioner is advised before giving medicine to babies under 6 months.
