First-line management of the most common FGIDs, particularly infant colic and regurgitation, should focus on parental reassurance and nutritional advice.1,4,14,16 The latter includes recommendations on feeding volume, frequency and techniques for all infants, and considering specialty formulas with proven effects for formula-fed infants with persisting symptoms.4 With the exception of functional constipation, drug treatment is seldom required.4
By simply providing parental reassurance and nutritional advice, pharmacists and general practitioners can make a difference for families suffering with infant FGIDs, with the potential to alleviate costs from public healthcare systems whilst treating according to best-practice guidelines.