Parents in Qatar are being urged to stop using a baby gripe water product after the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) found undeclared alcohol in its contents.
The warning concerns Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water, 4 oz (120 ml). The product is not registered in Qatar but is available to buy online. The ministry says the undeclared alcoholic substances may pose health risks to children.
Which Baby Gripe Water Product Is Affected?
The health warning applies to one specific product:
- Product: Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water
- Size: 4 oz (120 ml)
- Concern: Contains undeclared alcoholic substances
- Qatar registration: Not registered in Qatar
Parents and caregivers should check the product name and bottle size carefully.
What Should Parents Do?
The Ministry of Public Health has advised the public to:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- Dispose of the product.
- Seek medical advice if a child develops any symptoms after using it.
Do not continue giving the product to a child, even if it has been used before without an apparent problem.
What If Your Child Has Already Used It?
If your child has taken this gripe water, watch for any symptoms and contact a healthcare professional if you notice anything unusual.
The ministry specifically advises parents to seek medical advice if a child develops symptoms following use. Do not wait for symptoms to become serious before seeking help if you are concerned.
Why Has Qatar Issued This Warning?
The warning follows the detection of undeclared alcoholic substances in the product. The ministry says these substances may pose health risks to children.
Although the product is not registered in Qatar, it can still be found online. This is why parents should check products carefully when buying baby care items through online stores.
Where Can Parents Find Official Updates?
Parents can follow the Ministry of Public Health through its official channels for further announcements and public health guidance.
Source: Qatar Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).
