Gripe Water
by Zarbee's Naturals Baby · liquid · 4 fluid ounces
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 58438 00527 8
- DSLD label 273501
- Serving 2.5 ml (1/2 Teaspoon)
- 14 servings
Gripe Water by Zarbee's Naturals Baby lists 4 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 2.5 ml, such as 37.5 mg of chamomile flower extract, 35 mg of fennel seed extract, 20 mg of lemon balm extract and 2.5 mg of ginger root extract, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 23, 2023.
What is in Gripe Water?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2.5 ml. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | less than 1 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | less than 1 g | ||
| Added Sugars | less than 1 g | ||
| Chamomile flower extract | 37.5 mg | 72% of 350 products listing chamomile give more (median 75 mg). Per day at the most servings: 225 mg. | |
| Fennel Seed Extract | 35 mg | 71% of 315 products listing fennel give more (median 72 mg). Per day at the most servings: 210 mg. | |
| Lemon Balm extract | 20 mg | 82% of 475 products listing lemon balm give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mg. | |
| Ginger root extract | 2.5 mg | 96% of 1,770 products listing ginger give more (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 15 mg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 273501 (entered January 23, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 96% of the 1,770 products that print an amount of ginger list more than its 2.5 mg of ginger (median 60 mg).
The NIH database records 1 to 6 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for infants. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Gripe Water's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Gripe WaterGentle Care 5 shared, 71% alike
- Kids Tummy TLC Alcohol FreeHerb Pharm 5 shared, 69% alike
- Organic Nighttime Gripe WaterWellements 4 shared, 68% alike
- Tummy GlyceriteWise Woman Herbals 3 shared, 68% alike
- Calmicid Mint FlavorMelaleuca 4 shared, 63% alike
- Melatonin-Free Bedtime Gummy Vitamins Cherry Peach FlavorL'il Critters 4 shared, 52% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Recommended Uses: helps ease occasional stomach discomfort and gas associated with colic and hiccups. Gas Colic Stomach discomfort Hiccups Fussiness Infants 2-4 weeks of age 1/2 tsp. (2.5mL) Infants 1-6 months of age 1 tsp. (5mL) Infants 6-12 months of age 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5mL)
- Suggestions for use: Prior to first use, see enclosed instructions for inserting the enclosed bottle adaptor plug to ensure "mess-free" dosing. Shake well before each use, some sediment is normal. May be administered up to 6 times per day or as directed by a physician. Use enclosed syringe to administer. Wash and dry dispenser after each use. We recommend discarding 90 days after opening.
- Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children. Warning: Choking hazard - small parts inside. Not a toy.
- As with any product you introduce to your child for the first time, please consult your health care professional before use.
- Do not use if child is allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No drugs or alcohol No dyes No artificial flavors No artificial sweeteners No parabens Gluten-free
- Storage
- Store at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 273501.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Water, Agave Syrup, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate.
How many labels does Gripe Water have?
One label is on file, entered on January 23, 2023.
- Label 273501 (current) Entered January 23, 2023 · on the market · 4 fluid ounces · UPC 8 58438 00527 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Zarbee's Inc. (distributor), Draper, UT. All Zarbee's Naturals Baby products.