Woodwards Gripe Water

Woodward's gripe water is both an antiacid and antiflatulent. Due to trapped air in the tummy it is used to alleviate griping pressure or waves of extreme abdominal pain in babies. It can be given to babies aged 1 to 12 months. Woodward's gripe water provides consistent relief from the stomach pain caused in children and babies by gas, indigestion, and acidity.

Woodward’s Gripe Water does not require a prescription, although you are very welcome to book an appointment with a health expert at Click Pharmacy to discuss how best to use this product. It can be purchased in 150ml bottles and will be sent directly to you by Next Day Delivery

Woodward’s gripe water is only for babies aged from 1 to 12 months old. 

For babies 1 to 6 months old: give one 5ml spoonful.

For babies 6 to 12 months old: give two 5ml spoonfuls.

Give the Woodward’s gripe water during or after feeding.

Do not use Woodward’s Gripe water more than 6 times in 24 hours. 

Gripe water may be prescribed as a remedy for digestive issues by a doctor. However, it should never be given in large quantities to a baby or used as a dietary substitute.

Woodward’s gripe water is an effective way of treating and controlling indigestion, acidity and gas in infants. Sodium Bicarbonate (active ingredient of  Woodward's gripe water) has been scientifically tested and proven to be highly effective in neutralizing acidity in babie's stomach.

Mothers and nannies first used the original gripe water in the 1850s. It contained alcohol as it was believed it made babies relaxed. Of course, modern science suggests that giving alcohol to babies can be toxic. In recent times, it is believed that liquorice, dill, ginger and fennel in Gripe Water help to relieve gas and stomach discomfort. Some experts believe that it might be effective simply because it tastes sweet.

Woodward’s Gripe Water should be given to babies when they cry. Woodward’s gripe water should not be provided more than 6 times in 24 hours. If, after giving 6 doses of Woodward’s gripe water, a baby does not relax, then speak to a paediatrician or doctor.

Woodward’s gripe water is designed for babies aged 1 to 12 months old. Administer the Woodward’s gripe water during or after feeding. Make sure that Woodward’s gripe water is not given more than 6 times in 24 hours. If symptoms persist, contact or speak to a pharmacist or a doctor. For 1-6 months old babies, give one 5ml spoonful. For 6-12 months old babies, give two 5ml spoonfuls. 

While Woodward’s gripe water is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction, as with any new food or drink introduced to a baby, parents and carers should watch out for any symptoms of an allergic reaction such as itchiness, watery eyes, hives, swelling of the tongue or lips, trouble swallowing or breathing, vomiting or diarrhoea.

While Woodward’s gripe water is not likely to cause an allergic reaction, as with any new food or drink being introduced to a baby, you should watch out for the symptoms of an allergic reaction such as itchiness, watery eyes, hives, swelling of tongue or lips, trouble swallowing or breathing, vomiting or diarrhoea.

Woodward’s gripe water should not be given to babies who suffer from impaired kidney function or hypersensitivity to hydroxybenzoate. Babies with rare hereditary problems such as fructose intolerance must not be given Woodward’s gripe water.

Woodward’s gripe water and Mylicon gas drops are both used for treating indigestion, acidity and gas in infants. However, Woodward’s gripe water is much stronger than other anti-gas drops.