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What is GERD? |
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It may seem like spitting up or indigestion. Or it could be reflux. Reflux is common in infants and could lead to complications known as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Common signs of GERD include frequent hiccups, abdominal pain, and difficulty feeding, among other symptoms. As a parent, it's important to recognize the symptoms of GERD or what is sometimes referred to in adults as acid reflux disease and then discuss them with your child's doctor. Recurrent spitting up and/or vomiting, common GER (gastroesophageal reflux) symptoms in infants, occur in as many as 50% of newborns and up to 67% of 4-month-old infants. Could your child be one of them? Read on to learn more about GERD. Why Should GERD be Treated? If untreated, GERD can lead to:
ZANTAC 25 EFFERdose Tablets may be right for your child. To learn more about ZANTAC EFFERdose Tablets, click here. 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. Safety and efficacy in neonates (less than 1 month of age), and for the treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions or the maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis in pediatric patients, have not been established. Click here for Complete Prescribing Information for ZANTAC. ZANTAC and EFFERdose are registered trademarks of Warner-Lambert Company, used under license. |
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