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Colic - infantile - Management
2nd line: 1-week trial of hypoallergenic diet

Age under 6 months
Breastfed: dairy-free diet for the mother
Age: under 6 months
Licensed use: no
Patient information: Some babies cry less if cows milk is stopped, but this does not occur in most babies. However, if colic is severe, it may be worth Mum trying without cow's milk for one week. This means not having any dairy products, as part of the cow's milk can get into breast milk. If there is an improvement, continue without cow's milk until the baby is three months old. Colic is not a 'true' allergy though, and after the colic has settled the baby will be able to take cow's milk again. If there is no improvement after one week, there is no point in continuing without cows milk, and you should resume normal feeds.
Bottle-fed: Pepti-Junior formula (whey based) (Endorse ACBS)
Pepti-Junior powder
Use as baby milk. Follow directions on the side of the container.
Supply 450 grams.
Age: under 6 months
NHS cost: £8.91
OTC cost: £13.00
Licensed use: no - misc item available on the NHS
Patient information: Colic is not a 'true' allergy and, after the colic has settled the baby will be able to take ordinary formula again. If there is no improvement after one week, there is no point in continuing with Pepti-Junior, and you should resume normal feeds.
Bottle-fed: Nutramigen 1 LIPIL formula (casein based) (Endorse ACBS)
Generic Nutramigen 1 LIPIL powder
Use as baby milk. Follow directions on the side of the container.
Supply 425 grams.
Age: under 6 months
NHS cost: £7.81
OTC cost: £11.51
Licensed use: no - misc item available on the NHS
Patient information: Colic is not a 'true' allergy and, after the colic has settled the baby will be able to take ordinary formula again. If there is no improvement after one week, there is no point in continuing with Nutramigen 1, and you should resume normal feeds.
Bottle-fed: Pregestimil LIPIL formula (casein based) (Endorse ACBS)
Generic Pregestimil LIPIL powder
Use as baby milk. Follow directions on the side of the container.
Supply 400 grams.
Age: under 6 months
NHS cost: £8.91
OTC cost: £13.00
Licensed use: no - misc item available on the NHS
Patient information: Colic is not a 'true' allergy and, after the colic has settled the baby will be able to take ordinary formula again. If there is no improvement after one week, there is no point in continuing with Pregestimil, and you should resume normal feeds.

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