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About Gripe Water

Natural Gripe Water 200ml Aust L 323003

Usage

Helps reduce the occurence of excess wind and gas. It helps relieve the symptoms of infant colic.

Hartley's  Gripe Water is a natural blend of herbal ingredients of which the base ingredient Dill Oil has been used safely in commercial infant preparations for more than 100years.

Composition

Dill Seed Oil - Anethum graveolens (herb)
3,000 years of recorded use and modern day research supports the use of Dill as a digestive aid, listed also in the British Pharmacopoeia for use by formulating retail pharmacists since the early 1900's. The herb relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract and studies show that it helps prevent the formation of intestinal gas bubbles. Also is known as an infection fighter, settling and emptying the lower bowel area whilst inhibiting the growth of bacteria that attack the intestinal tract.

Chamomile - Chamomilla Matricaria (herb) has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years to settle stomach ailments. It can ease intestinal spasms and has long been a home remedy for colic. Chamomile can help babies with gas, colic and difficulty sleeping.

Coriander Oil - Coriandrum sativum (herb) use as a calmative to relieve flatulence, stomach ache and nausea and in Ayurvedic medicine for urinary tract infection, reduces muscle tension and spasm.

Peppermint Oil - Mentha piperita (herb) the most widely used herb in the western world. Reduces muscle tension and spasm, relieves wind and colic, suppresses nausea and vomiting. Given to calm digestive problems, irritable bowel syndrome, colic & flatulence.


CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
  • If gripe symptoms continue consult your health care professional.
  • Does not contain artificial sweeteners

Dosage and Administration

  • Not more than 6 doses in 24 hours
  • Newborn infants 5 – 10 drops from a medical dropper
  • 1-6 months 2.5 - 5ml
  • 6-24 months 5- 10ml
  • Children over 2 years 10-15ml
  • May be given undiluted, or mixed with water, juice or formula
  • Best taken after meals

This medicine may not be right for you. Read the label before purchase. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

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