Colimex DF Plus Drops 15 ml

Colimex DF Plus Drops is used to treat flatulence and indigestion in babies. In children, indigestion or stomach upset can be a symptom of milk intolerance or food allergy. Colimex DF Plus Drops helps in treating these conditions, such as dyspepsia (indigestion) and flatulence (gas). Indigestion/dyspepsia can be defined as the inability to digest food that is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach. Flatulence is the build-up of gas in the digestive system that can lead to abdominal discomfort

Colimex DF Plus Drops contains Simethicone, which belongs to the antiflatulent class of medicine. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping).

Colimex DF Plus Drops is generally safe to be used in children. It rarely causes side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. These effects resolve over time. However, if these side effects worsen or bother your child, please consult your paediatrician. Colimex DF Plus Drops should be given as advised by your doctor. Do not give the child more than the prescribed dose of Colimex DF Plus Drops. Colimex DF Plus Drops can be given with or without food. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine.

Colimex DF Plus Drops is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving Colimex DF Plus Drops to your child if she/he is allergic to any of the components present in the formulation. Before administration, let your paediatrician know about the complete medication history of your child, including OTC (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Colimex DF Plus Drops contains Simethicone which belongs to the antiflatulent class of medicine. Simethicone works by decreasing the surface tension of gas bubbles, thereby facilitating gas expulsion through flatus or belching (burping). Thus Colimex DF Plus Drops helps treat digestive problems, promoting the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins. It also helps in the absorption of essential nutrients in the intestine.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain

Colimex DF Plus Drops should be avoided for your child if she/he is allergic to any of the components present in the formulation. Before administration, let your paediatrician know about the complete medication history of your child, including OTC (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements to rule out any side effects/interactions. Also, let your doctor know if your child have liver or kidney disease. This medicine is intended for paediatric use. Hence avoid using it in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and adult population.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Colimex DF Plus Drops has interactions with certain medicines and vitamins. Hence inform your paediatrician about your child’s complete medication history, including OTC products, to further prevent side effects.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.

• Give your child foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, buttermilk, etc.
• Try to add fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas to your child’s daily diet which helps aid digestion.
• Avoid eating too much, eating too fast, and eating high-fat foods which can burden your child’s stomach.
• Make your child eat small meals at regular intervals so that the stomach does not have to work.

Dyspepsia: Also called indigestion, is defined as the inability to digest food that is associated with pain and discomfort in the stomach. Symptoms may include bloating, abdominal pain, burning sensation in the stomach, gas, and belching.

Flatulence: Also known as farting, is the build-up of gas in the digestive system that can lead to abdominal discomfort and distress. Symptoms may include abdominal discomfort, passing gas, rumbling in the lower abdomen, etc.

Infantile colic: Excessive sobbing in otherwise healthy infants with no apparent reason is referred to as infantile colic. Symptoms may include excessive crying, having a bright red face, difficulty to comfort, clenched fists, excessive gas, etc.

Abdominal discomfort: A pain that travels from your chest to your groin is known as abdominal discomfort. Symptoms may include chest pain, change in bowel movements, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, etc.