Dr. Chase Kolik Original Gripe Water, 150 mL
A licensed, fully labeled gripe water with alcohol and sugar; medical sources cite no evidence it helps.
The short version
- Parents in Canada who want a licensed gripe water with every ingredient listed
- Families who have talked to a doctor or pharmacist and decided to try gripe water
- You want to avoid alcohol, sugar or parabens in anything given to a baby
- You want a product with clinical evidence behind it, since the Cleveland Clinic says gripe water has none
- Your baby has a fever, vomiting or crying that will not settle, which calls for a doctor rather than an over the counter remedy
What owners like
- Every medicinal and non-medicinal ingredient is published, by both the maker and Health Canada
- A clear dosing chart by age appears on the maker page and on retailer listings
Common complaints
- The original formula contains alcohol, sugar and two parabens; the maker sells a separate alcohol-free version for parents who want to avoid them
- Doses are measured by the teaspoon rather than given from single-dose vials
- The Cleveland Clinic says there is no scientific evidence confirming gripe water is safe or effective for babies
Based on The Dr. Chase product page, the Health Canada Licensed Natural Health Products Database entry, a Well.ca retailer listing, the Amazon listing for specs only, and a Cleveland Clinic article on gripe water. Readable owner feedback specific to Kolik was not found, so these points come from the product information and medical sources, not from owner reviews..
Research scores
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What it does
A Canadian gripe water for babies made with dill oil, ginger tincture, sodium bicarbonate and a small amount of alcohol, licensed by Health Canada as a natural health product and given by the teaspoon.
- Oral liquid measured by the teaspoon, shaken before use
- Dose steps up at 1 month and again at 6 months
- Full medicinal and non-medicinal ingredient list published by the maker and Health Canada
- Licensed in Canada since 2007 under one NPN that covers three product names
- An alcohol-free Kolik version is also sold by the same maker
A long established, Health Canada licensed gripe water with a fully disclosed ingredient list, for parents who have already decided to try gripe water and have checked with a doctor or pharmacist. The trade-offs are that it contains alcohol, sugar and parabens, and that the Cleveland Clinic says there is no scientific evidence confirming gripe water is safe or effective.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- 150 mL bottle
- Health Canada licence
- NPN 02194503, held by Stella Pharmaceutical Canada Inc.
- Medicinal ingredients per 5 mL
- Ethyl alcohol 95% 0.1945 mL, sodium bicarbonate 50 mg, ginger tincture 0.05 mL, dill oil 0.002 mL
- Alcohol content
- 2.69% w/v per the Health Canada listing
- Non-medicinal ingredients
- Methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium benzoate, sucrose, water
- Maker's dose
- Newborn to 1 month 2.5 mL, 1 to 6 months 5 mL, 6 to 24 months 10 mL, up to 4 times daily
- Storage
- Room temperature, 15 to 30 C
Worth knowing
- Health Canada listing: keep this and all medication out of reach of children.
- Contains ethyl alcohol, sucrose, methylparaben and propylparaben.
- The maker's dose differs by age: 2.5 mL under 1 month, 5 mL from 1 to 6 months, 10 mL over 6 months, no more than 4 times daily.
- The Cleveland Clinic notes there is no scientific evidence confirming gripe water is safe or effective for babies. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use.
Questions
Does Kolik Original Gripe Water contain alcohol?
Yes. Each 5 mL has 0.1945 mL of 95% ethyl alcohol, listed by Health Canada as 2.69% w/v. The maker says it is there as a preservative and to carry the essential oils.
How much Kolik gripe water can a newborn have?
The maker lists half a teaspoon (2.5 mL) for newborns up to 1 month, up to 4 times a day as needed. Check with a doctor or pharmacist first.
What does Dr. Chase say it is for?
The maker says it is for infant colic, gas, upset stomach, cramps and hiccups. The Health Canada listing also names teething.
Is Kolik gripe water licensed in Canada?
Yes. It holds Natural Product Number 02194503, first licensed in 2007, with Stella Pharmaceutical Canada Inc. as licence holder.
Was Kolik part of the 2019 gripe water recall?
No. The September 2019 Health Canada recall covered RW Consumer Products gripe water under NPN 80080669, sold under nine store brands. Kolik is not named in that notice.
Sources
- Dr. Chase: Kolik Original Gripe Water
- Health Canada Licensed Natural Health Products Database: NPN 02194503
- Well.ca: Chase Kolik Original Gripe Water
- Amazon: Dr. Chase Kolik Original Gripe Water for Babies, 150 mL
- Cleveland Clinic: Why gripe water isn't the best answer for your fussy, gassy or colicky baby
- Health Canada recall: RW Consumer Products Ltd. gripe water (2019)
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.