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Is Meftal-Spas Neo safe for a 1m old
Hello Doctor,
My baby is 1 month old and sometimes has gas/abdominal discomfort (colic-like symptoms). His pediatrician has asked to take Meftal-Spas Neo 0.5ml, but when I searched online, most sources say it should be avoided in babies below 6 months, especially due to the presence of dicycloverine.
I’m worried about safety and side effects in such a young infant.
Could you please clarify:
Is Meftal-Spas Neo safe for a 1-month-old baby?
If it is ever used, under what circumstances and at what precautions?
Are there safer alternatives for newborns with gas/colic?
Thank you.
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
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