Infant Gripe Water (Herbal Oral Supplement with Sodium Bicarbonate) — child safety profile
High riskLiquid herbal supplement given orally to infants for colic, gas, and teething discomfort.
What is this product?
Liquid herbal supplement given orally to infants for colic, gas, and teething discomfort. Despite being marketed as 'natural,' many formulations contain sodium bicarbonate (which can disrupt infant stomach acid needed for pathogen defense), charcoal, alcohol (in traditional formulations), or fennel oil (a known estrogenic compound). Not FDA-regulated as a drug — classified as dietary supplement with no efficacy requirement. Given directly to newborns as young as 2 weeks in some brands.
What's in it
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Solvent (Ethanol In Traditional Formulations)
Ph Buffer (Citric Acid)
Sweetener (Sorbitol)
Preservative (Methylparaben)
Who's most at risk
- Infants — Developing organ systems, higher exposure per body weight, immature detoxification systems
- Children — Developing endocrine and neurological systems, higher exposure per body weight
Frequently asked questions
What's in Infant Gripe Water (Herbal Oral Supplement with Sodium Bicarbonate)?
This product type can contain: Ethanol (beverage alcohol), Citric acid, Sorbitol (E420), Methylparaben, among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.
Who should be careful with Infant Gripe Water (Herbal Oral Supplement with Sodium Bicarbonate)?
Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: infants, children.
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