Combating Colic: How Probiotic Reuterina® Can Provide Real Relief for Your Little One

As a parent, there’s nothing quite like the love you feel when you hold your baby. But there’s also nothing quite like the feeling of helplessness when they cry inconsolably, and absolutely nothing you do seems to soothe them.^1,2 You’ve checked their nappy. You’ve offered a feed. You’ve even swaddled, rocked, and paced up and down the hallway to console them, but their high-pitched, desperate crying continues.¹

If this sounds familiar, then you’re not alone. You’re also not doing anything wrong. Your baby is likely experiencing infantile colic, a common and distressing condition that affects up to 40 % of infants in their first few months of life.¹

The good news? Reuterina^®, the No1. prescribed and sold probiotic in South Africa, has been clinically proven to reduce baby’s crying time by 50 %; so there’s no more having to “wait it out.”^1,3 That means less time spent pacing the floors in distress, and more quality time for you and your partner to truly enjoy those precious early moments as a family. Read on to learn more!

What Exactly is Colic & Why is it Happening?

While it’s easy to label any long stretch of crying as “colic,” healthcare professionals use a specific set of international guidelines called the Rome IV diagnostic criteria to diagnose it. ^4,5 Generally, a baby may have colic if they’re: ⁵

Although colic is a temporary phase that usually clears up between 3 and 4 months of age, ⁵ every evening can feel like an eternity when you’re in the thick of it.

So, what causes it? Modern research shows that colic is heavily linked to your baby’s developing digestive system. ⁶ Right now, your baby’s gut microbiota (the complex ecosystem of tiny, helpful bacteria living in their tummy) is rapidly trying to establish itself. ⁷ If there’s a temporary imbalance in this ecosystem, it can cause real physical discomfort. ² In colicky babies, researchers have found:

• Too few “. ^2,4,8
• Too many “bad” bacteria ^2,4
• Low-grade mucosal inflammationmakes digesting food uncomfortable. ^2,4

Because the tummy and the brain are constantly communicating (via the “gut-brain axis”), this digestive discomfort sends distress signals straight to your baby’s nervous system, resulting in those long hours of inconsolable crying. ^2,7

The Search for Relief: How Reuterina^® Restores Peace to Your Home

When your baby is uncomfortable, you want a solution backed by real clinical proof, not guesswork.

Reuterina^® Drops. ^2-4,8-10 Here’s how the science works to give those quiet moments back to your family:

1. Reuterina^® Reduces Daily Crying Time
   
   21. Babies treated with reuteri DSM 17938 experienced a massive reduction in crying, dropping down to just 35 minutes per day compared to a distressing 90 minutes in untreated babies by Day 21. ³
   22. In fact, babies treated with this probiotic were twice as likely to cut their crying time in half (or more) within just 2-3 weeks compared to untreated babies. ⁹ 

2. Reuterina^® Fights Tummy Inflammation
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   2. By calming this irritation and crowding out gas-producing “bad” bacteria, this probiotic stops the painful cramps that trigger crying spells before they start. ^2,8 

3. Reuterina^® Works Proactively to Prevent Discomfort
   1. When given daily to newborns as a preventative measure, reuteri DSM 17938 actually helped prevent colic from developing in the first place. ¹⁰
   2. This proactive step significantly reduced the need for anxious visits to a paediatrician by 44,5 %.¹⁰ 

Tummy Comfort & Household Peace: Why Reuterina^® is a Home Essential

With just 5 drops daily, Reuterina^® Drops target the root cause of your baby’s colic rather than just masking the symptoms. ^2,4,8 It restores natural balance to your baby’s gut microbiota, soothes inflammation, and cuts down daily crying. ^3,4,8,10

For parents, Reuterina^® is more than just a probiotic; it’s a clinically proven solution that offers true relief across all of life’s stages. ^3,4,8,10 By calming your baby’s tummy, it brings calm back into your home, allowing mom, dad, and baby to get the rest and quality time you all deserve.

Restore Peace & Give Your Child Real, Clinically Proven Relief

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References:

1. Johnson JD, Cocker K, Chang E. Infantile Colic: Recognition and Treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2015;92(7):577-582.
2. Ouald Chaib A, Levy EI, Ouald Chaib M, Vandenplas Y. The influence of the gastrointestinal microbiome on infant colic. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020;14(10):919-932.
3. Savino F, Cordisco L, Tarasco V, Palumeri E, Calabrese R, Oggero R, et al. Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 in Infantile Colic: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. 2010;126(3):e526-e533.
4. Andersen DB, Fog J, Vestergaard MV, Rasmussen IS, Wilson P, Overbeck G, et al. The Role of Inflammation in Infant Colic – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Acta Paediatr. 2026;115(6):1158-1169.
5. Banks JB, Rouster AS, Chee J. Infantile Colic [Internet]. 2023 Oct 29 [cited 2026 Jul 15]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK518962/.
6. Arica V, Ozdrama Yildiz EG, Kok S, Ates B, Adiguzel T, Guzeloglu E, et al. Current Therapeutic Approaches in Infantile Colic: A Comprehensive Review. Turk Arch Pediatr. 2025;61(6):463-470.
7. Pantazi AC, Balasa AL, Mihai CM, Chisnoiu T, Lupu VV, Kassim MAK, et al. Development of Gut Microbiota in the First 1000 Days after Birth and Potential Interventions. 2023;15(16):3647.
8. Happy Tummy Consortium, Lavalle L, Sauvageot N, Cercamondi CI, Jankovic I, Egli D, et al. Limosilactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938-Containing Infant Formulas and the Associations with Gastrointestinal Tolerance: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. 2023;15(3):530.
9. Sung V, D’Amico F, Cabana MD, Chau K, Koren G, Savino F, et al. Lactobacillus reuteri to Treat Infant Colic: A Meta-analysis. Pediatrics. 2018;141(1):e20171811.
10. Indrio F, Di Mauro A, Riezzo G, Civardi E, Intini C, Corvaglia L, et al. Prophylactic Use of a Probiotic in the Prevention of Colic, Regurgitation, and Functional Constipation: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Pediatr. 2014;168(3):228-233.