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20 Sep 2007
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baby reflux and gaviscon
my 7 week old baby has reflux and paed suggested giving gaviscon before a meal. been giving her 1ml of adult gaviscon, but then read package insert and it says not to give to babies. is there another type of gaviscon i should be giving her?
also what else can i do to help her stop puking?
also what else can i do to help her stop puking?
childhood diseases
You are using the wrong Gaviscon! Use the infant Gaviscon sachets; half a sachet per feed. If this does not help after a week, go back to your paediatrician.
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