Is Lanzol Advisable For Gas Trouble In A Baby?

Posted on Sat, 21 Mar 2015

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Question : Hi... My 18 month old daughter is suffering from gas problem. Can we give lanzol in night?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can give lanzol in the night

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Lanzol contains lansoprazole an acid reducing agent.Increased gas production,nausea, abdominal discomfort all may be associated with gastritis or indigestion.

Lansoprazole helps in relieving all these symptoms.
The dose of lansoprazole is 0.5-1 mg/kg/dose.At 18 months of age the average weight of a baby is around 10-12 kg.The side effect is very minimal.
You can give her lanzol,but it should be prescribed by a physician as it is a prescription medicine.

Sleeping in upright position and fluid intake also helps.
Regards

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