sodium hydrogen carbonate + terpeneless dill seed oil at a glance
Medicine class
Antacid and antiflatulent preparation
Licensed use
Relief of distress associated with wind in infants
Age range
Babies aged 1 to 12 months only
Administration
Oral solution given during or after a feed
What is sodium hydrogen carbonate + terpeneless dill seed oil used for?
The selected product is licensed for:
Symptomatic relief of distress associated with wind in infants up to 1 year old.
How does sodium hydrogen carbonate + terpeneless dill seed oil work?
Sodium hydrogen carbonate neutralises some stomach acid. Dill seed oil is an aromatic carminative intended to ease flatulence and trapped-wind discomfort. Evidence for gripe water in infant colic is limited.
How to take sodium hydrogen carbonate + terpeneless dill seed oil
Give the oral solution during or after a feed and follow the product leaflet for measuring instructions. Do not give it at the same time as another oral medicine; ask a pharmacist how to separate them.
Use only within the licensed age range.
Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or the baby seems unwell.
Store below 25°C and discard 14 days after first opening.
sodium hydrogen carbonate + terpeneless dill seed oil side effects
Common or expected effects
- No adverse effects are identified as common in the SmPC.
- Maltitol may have a mild laxative effect.
Get urgent medical advice
- Hypersensitivity or allergic reaction; stop treatment and seek medical advice. Call 999 for breathing difficulty, sudden mouth or throat swelling, collapse or unresponsiveness.
- Excess exposure can cause diarrhoea and disturbances of sodium, potassium or acid-base balance.
sodium hydrogen carbonate + terpeneless dill seed oil in pregnancy
Pregnancy guidance is not applicable because the licensed product is intended for infants, not for treatment of a pregnant person.
sodium hydrogen carbonate + terpeneless dill seed oil while breastfeeding
The product is given to the infant rather than the breastfeeding parent. Breastfeeding can usually continue as normal when managing colic, but the infant's age, health and contraindications still need checking.
sodium hydrogen carbonate + terpeneless dill seed oil interactions
Antacid action and formulation excipients may affect concurrent treatment.
Other oral medicines
Do not give at the same time. Antacids can affect absorption or effectiveness; ask a pharmacist how to separate administration.
Products containing propylene glycol or alcohol
Combined exposure may be important in young infants, particularly with liver or kidney disease; check with a doctor or pharmacist.
Common questions about sodium hydrogen carbonate + terpeneless dill seed oil
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What is it used for in babies?
It is licensed to relieve distress associated with trapped wind in infants.
Does it work for infant colic?
It is licensed for wind-related distress, but evidence that gripe water improves colic is limited.
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