Is it Colic?

Is it Colic?

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Is your baby showing the symptoms of colic?

We have developed this questionnaire to help give you an early indication as to whether your baby may have colic.

Simply select the answer that best relates to your child and click 'submit', starting with the question below.

You selected: O - 4 months. Babies most commonly suffer from colic between the ages of 2-4 weeks to 4 months.

You selected: Older than 4 months.

Babies generally suffer from colic between the ages of 2-4 weeks to 4 months. Therefore, it is unlikely that your baby has colic.

You selected: Yes.

Babies with colic do not have a high temperature or lose weight, so we recommend you seek medical advice immediately. Please visit your GP or pharmacist or call NHS Direct (Call 111 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk).

You selected: No. Babies with colic do not have a high temperature or lose weight.

You selected: Yes.

Babies with colic do not usually have diarrhoea, so this could be a sign of lactose intolerance. You should seek medical advice. Please visit your GP or pharmacist or call NHS Direct (Call 111 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk).

You selected: No. Babies with colic do not tend to suffer from explosive, watery diarrhoea.

You selected: Yes.

Babies with colic do not normally suffer from hiccups & vomiting. These symptoms may be reflux related and you should seek medical advice. Please visit your GP or pharmacist or call NHS Direct (Call 111 or visit www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk).

You selected: No. Babies with colic do not typically suffer from hiccups and/or vomiting.

You selected: Yes.

Babies with colic typically cry for 3 hours or more a day, up to 3 times per week.

You selected: No. Babies with colic normally cry inconsolably for long periods of time, it is possible that your baby could just need winding, a sleep, a nappy change or be hungry.

You selected: No.

Babies who are easily distracted when crying throughout the day could just need winding, a sleep, a nappy change or be hungry.

You selected: Yes. It is common for babies with colic to cry in the afternoon and evening, more so than the day.

You selected: No.

Some babies with colic experience bloated tummies however not always

You selected: Yes. Babies with colic tend to have bloated tummies

You selected: No. Babies with colic often pull their knees up to their chest and go red in the face, if your baby does not do this then you should consider other possible causes, such as mild wind, tiredness, hunger, or they may need a nappy change.

Thank you for completing Infacol's 'is it colic' app. The answers you have given indicate that your child may have colic. Infacol is the UKs number one colic treatment and can help to alleviate the symptoms of colic and griping pain, for information about where to purchase Infacol CLICK HERE.

Want to learn more about colic? Click here

You selected: Yes. Babies with colic often pull their knees up to their chest and go red in the face

Thank you for completing Infacol's 'is it colic' app. The answers you have given indicate that your child may have colic. Infacol is the UKs number one colic treatment and can help to alleviate the symptoms of colic and griping pain, for information about where to purchase Infacol CLICK HERE.

Want to learn more about colic? Click here

Please note that all the returned advice is not a substitute for professional medical advice and we advise that you should seek professional medical advice if you are concerned about any symptoms your babyis showing.

Infacol contains Simeticone. Always read the label. For the treatment of infant colic.

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Infacol contains Simeticone. Always read the label. For the treatment of infant colic.

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For all product and medical information queries or to report adverse events or product complaints please contact us at: https://phoenixlabs.ie. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Adverse events‡ may also be reported directly to Phoenix Labs and Dendron Brands Ltd at https://phoenixlabs.ie.

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*when treated for suspected colic with Infacol †Based on 2021 unit sales data

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