Signs and Symptoms of GERD
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The following signs and symptoms can be seen in children with GERD. Check off any that you have observed in your child. Once you’ve filled out this checklist, talk to your child's doctor to determine whether your child is suffering from GERD.

Symptom Checklist1-3
Frequent spitting up after meals or in between feedings
Frequent hiccups
Frequently shows signs of hunger but only feeds for a few minutes because of discomfort
Difficulty swallowing
Arching the back during feeding
Irritability, persistent crying
Fussing after feedings
Signs of abdominal pain: drawing up legs, arching back
Sour burps or bad breath
Waking from sound sleep with screaming and/or writhing
Poor weight gain, poor growth
Wheezing or excessive coughing
Resisting all feedings or solid foods





Important Information about ZANTAC EFFERdose:

Phenylketonurics: ZANTAC EFFERdose contains phenylalanine. The ZANTAC EFFERdose Tablet should be completely dissolved. Tablet is not to be chewed, swallowed whole, or dissolved on the tongue.

The following have been reported as events in clinical trials or in the routine management of patients treated with ZANTAC: headache, sometimes severe; abdominal discomfort/pain; nausea and vomiting; constipation; rash; and diarrhea.

Indicated for the treatment of children 1 month and older with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Use of ZANTAC in pediatric patients with GERD is supported by adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with GERD, as well as additional pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients and an analysis of the published literature.

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ZANTAC and EFFERdose are registered trademarks of Warner-Lambert Company, used under license.

References:
1.Rudolph CD, Mazur LJ, Liptak GS, Baker RD. Guidelines for evaluation and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in infants and children: recommendations of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2001;32(Suppl 2):S1-S31.
2.Badriul H, Vandenplas Y. Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infancy. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1999;14:13-19.
3.Nelson SP, Chen EH, Syniar GM, et al. Prevalence of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux in childhood: a pediatric practice-based survey. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2000;154:150-154.

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