TY - JOUR T1 - Toxicity of remedies for infantile colic JF - Archives of Disease in Childhood JO - Arch Dis Child SP - 1147 LP - 1148 DO - 10.1136/archdischild-2014-306885 VL - 99 IS - 12 AU - Moisés Rodríguez-González AU - Isabel Benavente Fernández AU - Pamela Zafra Rodríguez AU - Alfonso M Lechuga-Sancho AU - Simón Lubián López Y1 - 2014/12/01 UR - http://adc.bmj.com/content/99/12/1147.abstract N2 - Carminatives are substances that prevent the formation and/or promote elimination of intestinal gas by an antispasmodic effect on the gastrointestinal smooth muscle. They are frequently used to treat infant colic, and are usually easily obtained over-the-counter in pharmacies and other health-related stores. They are seemingly not identified as drugs by the caregiver, which increases their sense of security, plus there is a lack of control in the presentation and marketing of these products. In addition, some carminatives include belladonna alkaloids and/or star anise, substances that could have serious side effects. All this is cause for concern, as there are many factors that together may increase … ER -