A large variety of medications have been tried ranging from paragoric, smooth muscle relaxants, antacids, anti-gas agents, mild sedatives and antihistamines. Nothing has been demonstrated to be consitantly successful. Parents should not give infants less than six months medications for colic without consulting their physician. Colic is a benign condition that the baby usually outgrows at three to four months of age. Excessive crying is not harmful to the baby.
Complications There are usually none.
Calling Your Health Care Provider Apply home treatment. Call your health care provider if you have concerns. The most important concern is not to misdiagnose a serious condition and call it colic. If you baby's behavior or crying pattern suddenly changes or if the crying is associated with fever, forceful vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools or other abnormal findings, call you physician immediately. Prevention Most cases of colic are not preventable.