{"title":"Colic and Lactase Drops for Babies","description":"\u003cp\u003eColic drops is a broad name for products given to babies who seem uncomfortable after feeds. They work in different ways: simethicone drops target trapped wind, probiotic drops add beneficial bacteria, and lactase drops such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dr-spooks-colix-drops\"\u003eColix Infant Drops\u003c\/a\u003e add lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose (milk sugar) in breast milk and formula. Lactase drops are mixed into the milk before each feed. If your baby cries for long periods, is unwell or is not feeding well, speak to your clinic sister, GP or paediatrician first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use Colix with breast milk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpress about 10 ml of breast milk (or use 10 ml of water), add 2 drops of Colix, give it to your baby with a spoon, then breastfeed as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use Colix with formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake up the formula as instructed, add 2 drops of Colix per 90 ml of warm formula, leave it to stand for 30 minutes, shaking occasionally, then feed as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in Colix?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLactase enzyme (3000 ALU\/g minimum) with glycerol and purified water. It contains no sugar. Each bottle holds 5 ml; refrigerate it after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead more: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/health\/colic-drops-vs-lactase-drops\"\u003ecolic drops and lactase drops: how they differ\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/health\/how-to-use-colix-infant-drops\"\u003ehow to use Colix Infant Drops\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dr-spooks-colix-drops","title":"Colix Infant Drops","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egripe treatment that targets the cause.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colix Infant Drops work on both breast milk and formula by \u003cstrong\u003eaiding the digestion of lactose\u003c\/strong\u003e and preventing gas build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Colix helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColix Infant Drops contain a purified lactase enzyme that breaks the milk sugar lactose down into two easily-digested sugars, glucose and galactose. Not all babies produce enough lactase to digest lactose with ease. Undigested lactose is broken down by bacteria in the colon, producing hydrogen gas that causes the bloating and pain referred to as colic. Colix is used as a supplement to support and assist the digestion of lactose in breast milk and formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2746\/4585\/files\/Colix_Insert_V13_130325.pdf?v=1790678635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor product information (Ingredients, Dosage and Directions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComplementary medicine (D34.5 Enzymes). This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/health\/how-to-use-colix-infant-drops\"\u003eHow to use Colix Infant Drops with breast milk and formula\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/health\/colic-drops-vs-lactase-drops\"\u003eColic drops and lactase drops: how they differ\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/colic-drops\"\u003eColic and lactase drops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keynote Health","offers":[{"title":"1 Item","offer_id":48278536421513,"sku":"dr-spooks-colix-drops-1","price":167.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Items (Save 10%)","offer_id":48278536454281,"sku":"dr-spooks-colix-drops-2","price":450.9,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Items (Save 15%)","offer_id":48278536487049,"sku":"dr-spooks-colix-drops-3","price":851.7,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2746\/4585\/files\/DR-SPPOKS-COLIX-PACKAGING-scaled.jpg?v=1788522814"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/2746\/4585\/collections\/Digestive_Baby_Tummy.jpg?v=1788528327","url":"https:\/\/keynotehealth.co.za\/collections\/colic-drops.oembed","provider":"Keynote Health Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}