The key active ingredient is fennel fruit extract. Fennel has a long traditional use in children’s herbal products for the digestive system. Its naturally occurring plant compounds have a mild carminative character, meaning they may help gas pass through the intestines more easily rather than collecting and causing pressure. That is why fennel is the usual base when a product is chosen for a bloated or tight tummy after feeding.
The powder also contains inulin, a soluble fibre that can serve as food for beneficial intestinal bacteria, and vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride), which plays a role in normal energy metabolism and nervous system function. B1 is not the main reason parents choose this product, but it adds nutritional value to the drink.
Before use, read the full ingredient list and check for anything your child might be sensitive to. The product information says to check suitability carefully in case of sensitivity to any ingredient and not to use the product longer than recommended. If your child has a known sensitivity to fennel or other ingredients, or if you are not sure, ask a paediatrician before offering the drink. When trying it for the first time, give a small amount and watch how your child responds.