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Will Junior Lanzol Cure Gastritis In A Child?
hi i have a 2 year old boy who had acute gastritis 15 days back n was given junior lanzol 15 mg for 15 days. he was having on n off coughing along with vomittting since 2-3 months. wanting to ask that will junior lanzol make it a chronic problem or will cure it. he is 10.5 kg and 85 cms tall
Tue, 3 Nov 2015
Hi, junior lanzol is an antacid drug which is given to reduce acidity in child. I don't think that junior lanzol is needed to be given for 15 days, the usual course is 3 days. I suggest you to do the GERD test to know the cause of acidity. Revert back with reports. Take care.
Regards - Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics
Regards - Dr Deepak Patel, MD Pediatrics
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