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Infacol

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Infacol

How does it work?

Infacol oral suspension contains the active ingredient simeticone (previously spelt simethicone in the UK), which is a type of medicine called an 'anti-foaming agent'. It reduces the amount of trapped wind in the gut.

Simeticone works by bringing together all the small bubbles of gas that are trapped among the stomach contents when a baby swallows air. This forms large bubbles that are more easily expelled by burping or passing wind. The medicine works locally in the gut and is not absorbed into the baby's bloodstream.

The medicine helps to relieve the abdominal pain (gripe, colic or wind) that is common in both breast and bottle fed babies as a result of trapped wind caused by swallowing air.

One dropper full (0.5ml) of the medicine should be given to the baby before each feed. Follow the instructions in the leaflet provided with the medicine. If after three or four days your baby still seems to be suffering from trapped wind, you can double the dose to two droppers full (1ml), especially at night before the evening feed.

What is it used for?

Gripe, colic or wind caused by swallowed air in infants.

Warning!

Shake the bottle before giving a dose of this medicine.

Do not use the dropper for other medicines. Keep it for Infacol only.

You can continue to use Infacol for several weeks. However, if your baby's symptoms persist or seem to be getting worse, despite increasing the dose to two droppers full, seek medical advice from your doctor, health visitor or pharmacist.

Not to be used in

This medicine should not be used if your child is allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if your child has previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel your child has experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

None known

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How can this medicine affect other medicines?

This medicine is not known to affect any other medicines.

Other medicines containing the same active ingredient

Dentinox infant colic drops

Wind-eze

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