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Sean
08-23-2001, 11:43 AM
My daughter recently was given Zantac (.6ml/2X Day)
for what I believe is reflux problems. She would
spit up some, very uncomfortable during feeding and
after,gas, and inconsoluble crying. No major problems
during nighttime sleeping although. She is gaining weight
and growing very well. 4 lbs in 6 weeks.
She has just started her 7th week, and my wife and I
see that she is such much more controlled while feeding and
we are able to console her when she as problems.My
questions are: The Zantac appears to make her sleepy,
have other parents observed this? Do you adjust the
dosage to help with this? Any long term problems while
using Zantac? The doctor said to perhaps try a
lactose free formula, we currently use Enfamil w/ Iron
but he said if the Zantac is working keep using it.
Has any other parents been able to relieve reflux
by changing formulas? Any other info. reguarding the
use of Zantac would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You

kcantwell
08-27-2001, 02:27 PM
Thanks for your reply. I have started my son on zantac - 2x per day. How long did it take for you to see results with your daughter?

AmyK
09-07-2001, 02:34 PM
Just saw the PED today and he put my son on Zantax (6mlx2 a day) and I am very concerned. I feel so awful for having to give my 3 week old newborn medicine :( Is it safe? I would much rather go the natural route and not give him anything, but I don't want to see him scream in pain either with gas/ reflux. We're not sure if he even has an scid reflux, but the PED wants to try this and take a look at his BM too before he'll let me switch formulas. If he'll even let me switch! He said if there is no blood in the stools then there is no reason to try Nutramigen or Alimentum. He claims there is no "proof" that they'll work and he'll out-grow it all in time. I know this, but geez can't we at least try the forumla's and see if there is an improvement!!! I am so tired and just wish the doctors would listen to us tired parents. Any information on Zantax and formula changes would be greatly appreciated. I just cried so hard after I gave my baby his 1st does of Zantax. I just don't like the idea of giving such a small precious life medicine :(:(:(