Woodwards Gripe Water 150ml

Woodward's Gripe Water is a traditional liquid preparation formulated to help relieve gripe, trapped wind, stomach discomfort, acidity and indigestion in babies. If your little one is unsettled with wind or minor tummy discomfort, this 150 ml bottle offers a familiar option that has been part of the gripe water category for a very long time — Woodward's is a heritage brand dating back to 1851.

The formulation combines two active ingredients: sodium bicarbonate, which helps neutralise excess stomach acid, and terpeneless dill seed oil, which is traditionally used to help ease trapped wind and digestive discomfort. It comes as a ready-to-give liquid, so there's nothing to mix, and it's intended for temporary relief of minor digestive discomfort rather than as a treatment for the many other causes of crying and tummy trouble in babies.

Key Ingredients

Each 5 ml also contains Nipasept sodium (0.1% m/v) as a preservative, sucrose (1 g) and alcohol (4.4% v/v).

How to Use

1. Shake the bottle well before use.
2. For babies up to 12 months, give 5 ml, no more than three to four times in a 24-hour period.
3. Use only with an accurate medicine measure, and do not exceed the recommended dose.

Some product information suggests giving gripe water roughly 10 minutes after a feed. Always follow the directions on the current package insert and the enclosed leaflet, or the advice of a healthcare professional.

Best For

Woodward's Gripe Water is a great option for parents who:

• Are looking for a traditional liquid preparation for temporary relief of gripe, trapped wind and minor stomach discomfort in babies up to 12 months
• Prefer a ready-to-give formulation with nothing to mix
• Want a familiar, long-established brand in the gripe water category

It may not be the right fit if you:

• Would prefer to avoid sugar or alcohol — the South African label states the product contains both sucrose and alcohol (see the note below)
• Are managing persistent or concerning symptoms that need professional assessment rather than temporary relief

Storage

Store at or below 25°C, protect from direct sunlight, keep in the original packaging until required for use and keep the bottle tightly closed.

Disclaimer

Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended dose, and do not use if the seal is broken. Stop use and seek advice if an allergic reaction or worsening symptoms develop.

Consult a healthcare professional before use if your baby is premature, is medically unwell, has kidney disease, is taking other medication, has a known sensitivity to preservatives, or has persistent digestive symptoms.

Crying, unsettled behaviour and abdominal discomfort in babies can have many causes. Seek prompt medical advice if your baby has persistent or severe crying, repeated vomiting, green vomit, a swollen or hard abdomen, blood in the stool, fever, poor feeding, fewer wet nappies, marked sleepiness, difficulty breathing, poor weight gain, or symptoms that are worsening or unusual. Do not use gripe water to delay medical assessment — it is intended for temporary relief of minor digestive discomfort and does not replace medical assessment or treat serious causes of abdominal pain, vomiting, feeding difficulty or persistent crying.

Formulation note: Some references describe Woodward's Gripe Water as alcohol-free and sugar-free, while the detailed South African product information states that the product contains both sucrose and alcohol. Formulations may differ between countries or may have changed over time. If the supplied product contains sucrose and alcohol as stated on the South African label, take extra care to follow the recommended dose, and always check the current bottle label and package insert for the exact ingredients in the product supplied.