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Colic in infant
My son is 51 days old. for last few days he is crying very intensively in evening which is very hard to console. even if you able to console he gets soothes for 5-10 minutes and starts again. we gave him colicaid which doesnot seems working for him. I tried colimex which helped him but am unsure since its prescribed for 6 months plus.
Also, is he having colic or aomething else.
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described symptoms resemble infantile colic, a common pattern of crying that typically peaks around 6 weeks (42 days) of age. However, the patient's symptoms could also be consistent with alternative conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux, a cow's milk protein allergy, or an underlying infection.Colimex drops contain dicyclomine, an antispasmodic that is strictly contraindicated in infants under 6 months of age due to the risk of severe, life-threatening side effects like serious breathing problems. You should immediately stop giving Colimex and consult a pediatrician
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What you are describing, evening crying that is hard to console and restarts within minutes of settling, is a classic colic pattern. It is common at this age and usually eases by 3 to 4 months. It is not usually a sign of anything more serious as long as he is feeding well, gaining weight and passing stools normally.
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Whether Colimex is appropriate for him below its labelled age needs his paediatrician's judgment, not a fixed rule, so please check with them directly. Meanwhile try swaddling, gentle rocking, white noise and holding him upright after feeds.
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See the paediatrician sooner if he develops fever, feeds poorly, vomits, or isn't gaining weight.
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