References: 1. Vandenplas Y, et al. Benef Microbes 2015;6(2):199-208. 2. Vandenplas Y, et al. JPGN 2015;61(5):531-537.
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Information for healthcare professionals about the
Similac infant formulas.
Information about Abbott's Similac infant formulas.
Colic is defined as ‘episodes of irritability, fussing, or crying that begin and end for no apparent reason and last at least 3 hours a day, at least 3 days a week, for at least one week’.1
Colic is a common problem in the first months of an infant’s life and affects between 2% - 21% of infants worldwide.2
Symptoms of colic include:1
Fig. 2. Management of infantile colic.
CM: Cow's milk; pHF: Partially hydrolysed formula; eHF:: Extensively hydrolysed formula; FF: formula feeding; CMFD: cow milk free diet.
References
References: 1. Vandenplas Y, et al. Benef Microbes 2015;6(2):199-208. 2. Vandenplas Y, et al. JPGN 2015;61(5):531-537.