Colic - Knights Pharmacy

Colic Advice & Treatment — Wales Common Ailments Service

Get colic advice and treatment at Knights Pharmacy through the Wales Common Ailments Service. Free NHS support for babies and parents — no GP needed.

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Colic Advice & Treatment

Get free NHS colic advice at Knights Pharmacy in Wales — no GP appointment needed.

Colic — intense, inconsolable crying in an otherwise healthy baby — affects around one in five infants and always passes. Through the Wales Common Ailments Service, our pharmacists can provide practical advice and appropriate treatment free of charge.

Symptoms:

Intense crying lasting more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week
Baby drawing up their legs or arching their back
Flushed face and clenched fists
Crying typically worse in the late afternoon or evening

Treatment at Knights Pharmacy:

We can supply simeticone drops (e.g. Infacol) to help disperse trapped wind, or lactase drops where lactose sensitivity may be a factor. We'll also advise on winding technique and feeding position.

When to see your GP:

If your baby is not gaining weight, is vomiting frequently, has blood in their stools, or seems unwell in other ways beyond the crying.

Walk in to any Knights Pharmacy branch in Wales — no appointment or GP referral needed. Free for patients registered with a Welsh GP practice.

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