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- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Gas Drops for Fussiness
Over-the-counter gas drops usually contain simethicone, a medicine designed to relieve painful symptoms associated with having too much gas in the stomach and intestines Simethicone is generally a safe medication for babies It could cause loose stools, but that is uncommon The typical dose for simethicone is 20 milligrams, up to four times a
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Colic, though often stressful for new parents . . .
Simethicone, an over-the-counter gas-relief medication, is used frequently But a randomized, placebo-controlled trial of this medication found no benefits for babies with colic If a baby is formula-fed, trying a hypoallergenic formula may be helpful
- Risks for other drugs interacting with opioid medications
Many drugs have the potential to interact negatively with opioid medications You should review all of your medications with your health care provider so that you can reduce the risks of interactions with opioids “There are drug interactions, for instance, that can affect whether or not it’s safe for a person to take opioid medications," […]
- Can I reduce belching, bloating and intestinal gas at home?
Some products such as Lactaid or Dairy Ease can help digest lactose Products containing simethicone (Gas-X, Mylanta Gas) haven't been proved to be helpful, but many people feel that these products work Products such as Beano may decrease the gas produced during the breakdown of certain types of beans
- Low White Blood Cell Count Not Always a Sign of Medical Problem
Low White Blood Cell Count Not Always a Sign of Medical Problem February 4, 2011 Dear Mayo Clinic: I was told after my recent physical that my white blood cell count was low
- The rainbow of urine colors: What’s typical, what’s not
Regular urine color varies but usually ranges from clear to pale yellow The exact hue depends on how much water you drink
- Mayo Clinic uncovers brain cell changes that could explain Tourette . . .
Conceptual illustration of neuron cells Getty Images A new Mayo Clinic study finds that people with Tourette syndrome have about half as many of a specific type of brain cell that helps calm overactive movement signals as people without the condition
- Revisiting the measles: Who should get a vaccine?
Getty Images According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 700 confirmed measles cases have been reported in at least 25 states as of mid-April — and that number continues to grow
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