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Is It Safe To Give An Infant Omeprazole For Gastric Reflux?
Hi, my 7 month-old baby has been diagnosed with gastric reflux since he was 2 month-old. He has been receiving omeprazole suspension for the last 4 months. Now, he does not want to eat. Do you think omeprazole is related with his loss of appetite? Thanks for your help.
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The reflux could be due to inadequate burping. You need to hold the baby upright for about 20 mins after each feed to prevent reflux from occurring. Omeprazole is safe to be given and is unlikely to be related to the loss of appetite. Rather, the very condition of reflux is likely to be related to the cause of loss of appetite. Giving small but frequent meals should help.
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