Tummy Calm Directions

WHAT’S IN MY COLIC CALM NZ PARCEL?

• Tummy Calm box: 150ml bottle of Tummy Calm and a dosing syringe.
• Mini Chocolate

TUMMY CALM DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS

1 - 3 YEARS OLD

Dose: 5ml per dose or 1 teaspoon.

Maximum: 4 full doses or a total of 20ml in 24 hours.

3 - 8 YEARS OLD

Dose: 10 ml per dose or 2 teaspoons.

Maximum: 4 full doses or a total of 40ml in 24 hours.

8 YEARS OLD - ADULTS

Dose: 15 ml per dose or 3 teaspoons.

Maximum: 4 full doses or a total of 60ml in 24 hours.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE AN EFFECT? HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?

Tummy Calm generally shows results within 3-5 minutes, with most children staying comfortable for hours.

WHEN TO ADMINISTER TUMMY CALM?

It's advised to administer Tummy Calm as soon as discomfort signs appear.

DURATION OF USE

Continue using Tummy Calm as needed for digestive symptoms.

ADMINISTRATION WINDOW

Please ensure a 2-hour gap between giving Tummy Calm and any other medications or supplements.

LEFTOVERS

Tummy Calm can also be beneficial for adults. If you have any leftovers, we encourage you to try Tummy Calm for yourself. It is excellent for supporting digestive comfort and soothing an upset stomach.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Store the product at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight.

Ensure the bottle is securely closed and the dispenser is cleaned after each use.

Discard the remaining product after 3 weeks.

USEFUL TIP:

You can use the product for up to 8 weeks from opening by following these steps:

• Clean the syringe thoroughly after each use.
• Keep the bottle away from heat and sunlight.
• Administer it from a clean cup or spoon. This helps avoid reintroducing bacteria into the bottle.

For ADULTS, you can use the bottle for up to 4 months after opening.

CAUTION

Do not exceed the recommended daily servings.

Always read the label and use it as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Not recommended for children with any diagnosed medical condition, except under a doctor's supervision.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Tummy Calm derives its rich black colour from Carbo Vegetabilis (also known as activated charcoal or medicinal carbon).

Charcoal's efficacy in adsorbing gases and toxins in the digestive system has been established in several studies and medical texts including:

1. "Activated charcoal also significantly reduced the number of volunteers having abdominal symptoms and the symptom score. Our data clearly indicate that activated charcoal is an effective anti-gas medication. Simethicone, also commonly prescribed for gaseousness, was not found to be effective." - Activated Charcoal,
   Simethicone, and Intestinal Gas: A Double-Blind Study by Naresh K. Jain, M.D., Vijay P. Patel, M.D., and C. S. Pitchumoni, M.D.
2. "These experiments showed that orally administered activated charcoal was effective in preventing the large increase in the number of flatus events and increased breath hydrogen concentrations that normally occur following a gas-producing meal." - Effects of Orally Administered Activated Charcoal on Intestinal Gas by R.J. Hall, E.
   Thompson, and A. Strother.
3. "Symptoms of bloating and abdominal cramps attributable to gaseousness were also significantly reduced in both groups by
   activated charcoal." - Efficacy of Activated Charcoal in Reducing
   Intestinal Gas: a Double-Blind Clinical Trial by Jain NK, M.D., Patel VP, M.D., Pitchumoni CS, M.D.
4. "The use of activated charcoal for adsorbing intestinal gas has been effective in healthy subjects" – Gastrointestinal Gas. Fardy J, Sullivan S.
5. "Activated charcoal or prokinetic agents also can be effective options in some patients for intestinal gas." - Intestinal Gas by Fink RN, Lembo AJ.
6. "The improvement was still evident 2 months after the end of treatment." - Efficacy of an activated charcoal/simethicone combination in dyspeptic syndrome: results of a randomized prospective study in general practice. Lecuyer M, Cousin T, Monnot MN, Coffin B.

Each dose of Tummy Calm contains amounts of activated charcoal corresponding to the amounts used in these efficacy studies, adjusting for the size of the child.

1. "a child's drug dose may be weight (in kg) times 2% of an adult dose" - Calculation of drug dosage and body surface area of children.
   J A Lack and M E Stuart-Taylor