How to Use Colix Infant Drops with Breast Milk and Formula
Use Colix before every feed: 2 drops in about 10 ml of expressed breast milk before breastfeeding, or 2 drops per 90 ml of warm formula, left to stand for 30 minutes.
With breast milk
- Express about 10 ml of breast milk into a clean container. You can use 10 ml of water instead.
- Add 2 drops of Colix Infant Drops.
- Give it to your baby with a spoon.
- Breastfeed as normal.
With formula
- Make up the formula as the pack instructs.
- Add 2 drops of Colix per 90 ml of warm formula.
- Leave it to stand for 30 minutes, shaking occasionally.
- Feed your baby as normal.
Tips for getting it right
- Use Colix before each and every feed.
- The enzyme works best in warm milk and is destroyed by excessive heat, so do not add it to milk that is too hot or too cold.
- Refrigerate the bottle after opening and keep it in its original packaging.
- Do not use it after the expiry date on the bottle, and keep it out of reach of children.
What is in Colix?
Each 5 ml dropper bottle contains purified lactase enzyme (beta-galactosidase, 3000 ALU/g minimum) with glycerol and purified water. It contains no sugar. The package insert lists no known side effects or interactions. Do not use it if your baby is allergic to any of the ingredients.
Common questions
How many drops of Colix per feed?
2 drops: in about 10 ml of expressed breast milk or water before a breastfeed, or for every 90 ml of formula.
How much for a larger bottle of formula?
Use 2 drops for every 90 ml, so a 180 ml bottle takes 4 drops. Let it stand for 30 minutes before feeding.
What is Colix used for?
Colix contains lactase enzyme and is used as a supplement to support and assist the digestion of lactose in breast milk and formula. Read how lactase drops differ from other colic drops.
When should I see a doctor?
Speak to your clinic sister, GP or paediatrician if your baby has a fever, vomits repeatedly, has blood in the stool, is not feeding or gaining weight well, or cries for long periods and cannot be settled.
Directions are taken from the Colix Infant Drops package insert. Colix is a complementary medicine (category D34.5, enzymes) that has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.