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Gripe Water: Gripe Water Is A Non-Prescription Product Sold in Many Countries Around The World To

Gripe water is a non-prescription product sold worldwide to relieve infant colic and gastrointestinal discomfort, though its efficacy is unsupported. One study questioned whether gripe water causes vomiting in babies already experiencing colic. While early formulas contained alcohol and sugar, modern versions omit alcohol and may include fennel, ginger, chamomile or lemon balm instead of or with dill oil, though some still contain sugar or charcoal.

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Gripe Water: Gripe Water Is A Non-Prescription Product Sold in Many Countries Around The World To

Gripe water is a non-prescription product sold worldwide to relieve infant colic and gastrointestinal discomfort, though its efficacy is unsupported. One study questioned whether gripe water causes vomiting in babies already experiencing colic. While early formulas contained alcohol and sugar, modern versions omit alcohol and may include fennel, ginger, chamomile or lemon balm instead of or with dill oil, though some still contain sugar or charcoal.

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Gripe water

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Gripe water is a non-prescription product sold in many countries around the world to
relieve colic and other gastrointestinal ailments and discomforts of infants. No evidence
supports the efficacy of gripe water and one limited study in India questions whether the
consumption of Gripe Water is related to vomiting in babies that already showed signs of
colic. The original formula contained alcohol and sugar in addition to sodium bicarbonate
[1]

and dill oil. Present-day products do not contain alcohol, and may contain fennel, ginger,
chamomile or lemon balm in addition to or replacement for dill oil. Some gripe water
products still contain sugar. Some contain charcoal. Amounts given are one to several
teaspoons (5 mL = one teaspoon) per day

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