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Can I Take Pepcid If Breastfeeding
Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions
My newborn baby has been spitting up and vomiting a lot after feeding. Is this a sign of reflux, and what can be done?
Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease in an infant may include burping, frequent spitting up or non-projectile vomiting, frequent night waking, poor weight gain, difficulty swallowing and sudden, inconsolable crying. Unless the infant shows signs of poor growth, severe choking, or lung disease, it is rarely necessary to perform a work-up until the child is over 1 years ...
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GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...visits to physicians for GERD.Brands. Four H2 blockers are currently available in the U.S.:Famotidine (Pepcid AC). Famotidine (Pepcid AC, Pepcid Oral) is the most potent H2 blocker. The most... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Medications
...antacidstetracyclineciprofloxacin (Cipro)propranolol (Inderal)captopril (Capoten)ranitidine (Zantac)famotidine (Pepcid AC)valproic acidsulfonylureasquinidinelevodopaAntibioticsH. pylori is usually... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
...(Nexium) -- are used most often. Other drugs that may be useful include H2 blockers such as famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet), and ranitidine (Zantac). Sucralfate is another drug used... Read more »Acid Reflux Treatment
...patient first tries an H2 blocker drug, which is available over the counter. They include famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), ranitidine (Zantac 75), and nizatidine (Axid AR). If the... Read more »Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
...used first.H2 blockers may be tried next. They are available over the counter and include famotidine (Pepcid AC), cimetidine (Tagamet HB), ranitidine (Zantac 75), and nizatidine (Axid AR). The FDA... Read more »Images
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