Infant colic medicines and formulas

Most of medicines for infant colic treatment are formulas or tablets developed with the purpose to relief gas. In most cases these medicines will relief the colic symptoms. At the bottom of this page you'll find receipts for mixtures that you can make yourself.

Product Name: Hyland's Colic tablets Type: Tablets, Homeopathic

Price: $4.59 at drugstore.com Active Ingredients: Wild Yam, Chamomile, Bitter Apple
Inactive Ingredients: Lactose N.F. (Milk Sugar) Base
 

Widely used homeopathic medicine, made in U.S.A. For more information, visit this page at drugstore.com.

 

 

Product Name: Mylicon Infant's Gas Relief Drops Type: Drops, Simethicone/Antigas Gas Relief

Price: $11.99 at drugstore.com Active Ingredients: Pure Simethicone
Inactive Ingredients: Carboxylmethylcellulose Sodium, Citric Acid, Maltitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Natural Flavor, Purified Water, Red 22, Red 28, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum.

One of the most popular and maybe the most effective gas relief medicine. It relieves the discomfort of infant gas frequently caused by air swallowing or by certain formulas or foods. The drops are not absorbed into the baby's system.
No saccharine
No alcohol No artificial flavors

Note: Due to the risks of developing allergies you should consider using the "Non-Staining Formula" release of this product.

 

 

Product Name: Mylicon Infant's Gas Relief Drops, Non-Staining Formula Type: Drops, Simethicone/Antigas Gas Relief

Price: $12.99 at drugstore.com Active Ingredients: Pure Simethicone
Inactive Ingredients: Carboxylmethylcellulose Sodium, Citric Acid, Maltitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Natural Flavor, Purified Water, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum.

Same as above, but does not contain any artificial colors. Since the price is equal, we'll recommend this product in preference to the original product.

 

 

Product Name: iBaba Type: Homeopathic remedy

Price: $26.95 at Native Remedies, note: if you buy 2 you'll get 1 for free (i.e. you'll pay $47.90 for 3). Ingredients: Chamomilla, Mag. Phos
 

Rather expensive product, but you'll get a 60 days money-back guarantee. You can read more about iBaba and the money-back guarantee at Native Remedies.

 

 

 

Make your own mixture:

The following mixtures has helped a lot of colicky babies:

Formula 1: Sugar and Water

Mix 2-3 tablespoonful sugar in 3.5 fl. oz water. Feed the child with 1-2 teaspoons of this mixture with 2 hour intervals.

Formula 2: Fennel tea

Boil up 3.5 fl. oz water with 1 teaspoon of fennel tea. Wait 2-3 minutes and filter the water. Give the child one tablespoonful of the mixture with every meal.

We recommend you to not mix these mixtures.