Woodwards Gripe Water FAQ'S

Woodward's Gripe Water contains ingredients like - Anethum Graveolans oil (Dill seed oil) and Sarjikakshara. Anethum Graveolans oil and Sarjikakshara have been known to be beneficial in easing stomach discomfort due to gas and other colic symptoms. It is also useful in providing relief during the teething period in newborns. Woodward's Gripe Water does not contain any of the following – alcohol, gluten, starch, dairy products, wheat, yeast, artificial colours or flavours.

Woodward's Gripe Water is absolutely safe for babies, infants and newborns. All ingredients are carefully selected and tested to meet strict quality assurance standards prior to use. All Woodward's Gripe Water batch samples undergo stringent quality tests before release. For product safety we use food-grade PET bottles. The key ingredients of Woodward's Gripe Water are Anethum Graveolans oil, Sarjikakshara, sugar and water.

Woodward's Gripe Water can be given right after birth, though dosage varies as the child grows. For dosage refer individual pack.

Woodward's Gripe Water is most effective when administered on its own and not mixed with any other medicine or formula milk or breast milk. Most newborns like the sweet taste of Woodward's Gripe Water. You may taste it yourself!

You can use a teaspoon (with blunt edges) or a clean medicine dropper to administer Woodward's Gripe Water to the baby. We do not recommend giving Woodward's Gripe Water to the baby directly from the bottle or using the bottle cap.

Each baby is different and the time it takes to effect may vary based on the intensity of colic.

It varies with each baby and the intensity of colic.

Most often, when pain is relieved the baby feels comfortable and is able to relax and rest. Peaceful sleep often follows naturally after colic relief. Some babies start being their joyous, playful self once they get colic pain relief. Woodward's Gripe Water formulation has absolutely no alcohol or narcotic or habit-forming ingredients.

During teething, babies intake excess air/wind through mouth causing colic pain. Woodward's Gripe Water provides relief from colic pain/ stomach pain caused by wind/air during the teething period.

There are no known side-effects of Woodward's Gripe Water. It has been in use for over 150 years and is trusted by generations of mothers.

Woodward's Gripe Water can be given whenever symptoms of colic appear until the baby outgrows these digestive pains. Woodward's Gripe Water is also extremely helpful in easing colic pain / stomach pain associated with the introduction of new foods and teething.

You can use Woodward's Gripe Water when the baby experiences any digestive issue, that accompanies teething or while introducing new foods that may cause gas related pain or an upset stomach. It is also useful during the teething period and promotes & aids digestion.

Woodward's Gripe Water has a 2-year shelf life from the date of manufacture when stored in a cool place away from sunlight. Post opening, it can be used till the expiry date when stored properly.

No! Woodward's Gripe Water does not need refrigeration. It can be stored in a cool place away from sunlight.

For a baby with any medical condition that requires special attention, we recommend you to consult your doctor prior to administering Woodward's Gripe Water.

No prescription is required for Woodward's Gripe Water. It is an over-the-counter (OTC) product.

Have the baby sitting upright and turn the head slightly to the side. Give the liquid with a clean medicine dropper or a blunt spoon / plastic food-grade infant-friendly spoon. Give a small amount at a time, allowing time in-between to prevent gagging or choking. If the infant appears to be gagging, stop administering the liquid immediately.

Yes, Woodward’s gripe water works quickly for infants with colic discomfort. Woodward’s Gripe Water is an ayurvedic formulation with ingredients like Sarjikakshara & Dil seed oil; and when given to babies, it instantly relieves colic by helping combine all the gas bubbles in the tummy and getting it released through a burp or a fart. It also neutralises the excess acid in the stomach. That’s how Woodward’s Gripe Water relives Colic pain instantly.

Woodward’s Gripe water can be used for burping your babies, and during teething period it is extremely useful as it helps ease stomach pain during teething and helps the baby.

Woodward’s Gripe water costs around Rs.50 for a 130 ml bottle and Rs. 75 for a 200 ml bottle.

You can give Woodwards gripe water to your baby three times a day. The dosage differs for babies of different age group. For a newborn you can give 2 ½ ml ( ½ teaspoonful), for 1 to 6 months olds you can give 5 ml (1 teaspoonful). To babies of 6 months to 1-year-old give 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) 1 year & above 10-15 ml (2-3 teaspoonfuls) 3 times daily.

Yes, Woodward’s Gripe water is baby-friendly as it is made using an ayurvedic formulation, which is tested and proven to be safe for babies. Importantly, it has been used for over 170+ years and is trusted by mothers across the globe. Lots of us have been Woodward's Babies.

Upto 6 months, it is best to feed the baby only breast milk. But if the baby needs it, the recommended dosage for a 0-1 month-old baby is 2.5ml tsp 3 times a day.

Woodward’s Gripe Water is completely Ayurvedic and contains 2 main ingredients - Dill seed oil and Sarjikakshara.

Dill Seed Oil: Dill oil relaxes the tummy. It reduces the surface tension by making the million tiny gas bubbles into one big bubble and bursts the bubble.

Sarjikakshara: Sarjikakshara takes care of excess acid secreted by the inner walls of the stomach due to the gas. It neutralises the acid generated in the baby’s stomach. Together they ensure perfect digestion, leading to a big burp from the baby and relief from colic pain & crying.

Woodward’s Gripe water works differently for each baby as per the intensity of colic they are suffering. But babies tend to relax and stop crying with Woodward's in a short time span. As they get comfortable, the baby may fall asleep as well.

The main benefit of Woodward’s Gripe Water is to relieve Colic discomfort in babies. Babies tend to suck air along with their feed. This air stays in the baby’s stomach and causes gas, making it very painful for the baby. Woodward’s Gripe Water releases these gas bubbles and thereby relieves colic discomfort. It also aids in digestion, acidity and gas related problems. Woodward's also helps during teething.

Woodward's Gripe Water can be given before and after feeds as per your baby's colic needs.

Yes, Gripe water can be taken by adults if they have stomach discomfort. Before taking consider the dosage, as adults need to take a lot more than babies. Woodward's is a gentle formulation for babies.

Woodward’s gripe water has a mild sweet & refreshing taste, which makes it easier for mothers to feed babies. Because of the sweet taste babies will be happy to take in gripe water.

If your baby cries intensely, shows extreme fussiness, has facial discoloring, body tension and have crying sessions at predictable timing, then your baby is suffering from colic.

While the diagnosis of colic predominantly consists of ruling out other illnesses, you can be almost sure that it’s colic if the crying pattern follows the Rule of 3. The Rule of 3 is - If your baby cries for 3 hours a day, for 3 days a week, for 3 consecutive weeks.

The Rule eliminates all references to abdominal pain and focuses on establishing a threshold of what is ‘too much’ by calculating how long the baby cries.

Breastmilk may cause colic depending on the diet a mother follows. But the more critical issue is the breastfeeding technique adopted. If the baby does not latch properly & the positioning is incorrect, the baby tends to suck in more air along with milk. The trapped air becomes gas and causes colic in babies. Giving Woodward's Gripe Water will help soothe your baby's colic.

Duration of Colic varies from baby to baby. There is no thumb rule for this. But colic reduces or goes away as children grow. A baby’s digestive system is weak ot learning to function for the first two years. Once it stabilises, it will settle down.

Colic is very common among babies and about 1 in 4 newborns have it as per estimates.

Woodward’s gripe water is an ayurvedic formulation, with a combination of Dil seed oil and Sarjikakshara that provides symptomatic relief – from stomach pain.

Dill Seed Oil: Dill oil relaxes the tummy. It reduces the surface tension by making the million tiny gas bubbles into one big bubble and bursts the bubble.

Sarjikakshara: Sarjikakshara takes care of excess acid secreted by the inner walls of the stomach due to the gas. It neutralises the acid generated in the baby’s stomach. Together they ensure perfect digestion, leading to a big burp from the baby and relief from colic pain & crying.

Relief from constipation depends on each babies. Woodward's Gripe Water gives effective relief from constipation. Check your baby's diet and make it healthy, alsokeep them well hydrated for healthy digestion & to prevent constitpation.

Yes, Woodward’s Gripe water contains Dill Seed Oil, which is known to help in constipation. Dill Seed Oil contains essential oils which stimulate and activate the secretion of bile and digestive juices. These  oils  also stimulate the peristaltic  motion of the  intestine. In simpler terms, it eases the passage of bowel movements and relieves  constipation.  

Baby gas can be identified by seeing how your baby behaves. When your baby has gas pain, they will be very fussy for an hour or more. Your baby will be crying inconsolably. When they have gas, their face will be red and you can see that they are in pain when crying. The fussiness can be further identified as they will be squirmy and they will pull their legs up to their chest.