Medical treatments
As colic eventually improves on its own, medical treatment isn't usually recommended. But if you're finding it hard to cope, speak to your GP or pharmacist for advice about possible treatments.
There are some over-the-counter treatments available you may want to try. These are described below.
There isn't much good evidence for the effectiveness of these treatments, although some parents find them helpful. It may be worthwhile trying them one at a time for about a week or so each to see if they help.