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Baby screaming after baby gaviscon

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Cherry85 · 02/03/2020 18:12

Hi we were given baby gaviscon today by the doctor for our 6 week old who has reflux.

I just gave one sachet in 4oz and he is screaming in agony. Has anyone else had this?

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Gettingonabitnow · 13/03/2020 05:02

Hi. We use gaviscon but haven’t ever had that. Bless him.

Are you putting it in every feed? as you need to. And give it a really good shake.

I’d call your HV / gp as you may need to up it to two sachets per feed.

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LouH1981 · 20/04/2020 06:02

Hi, yes I agree with @Gettingonabitnow, you may need an increase. I’m sure I remember with my DD that it can take a bit of time to start working too (which I could never understand because adult Gaviscon is immediate).
It might mean that you need something stronger. GP’s use Gaviscon as a starting point because it’s gentle but after 12 weeks they might consider omeprazole instead. I got the impression from DD and DS that Gaviscon may not taste too great as neither took it too well at first but it got better over time.
I also tried Infacol before a feed incase they had a bit of gas in their tummies. It’s awful because it’s trial and error and exasperating when you are in the middle of it.
Long term, I took DS to an osteopath but can’t do that at the moment with DD obviously because of the Coronavirus xx

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Cherry85 · 20/04/2020 10:00

@LouH1981 we actually switched to anti reflux formula the next day and it solved everything! Was amazing!

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LouH1981 · 20/04/2020 10:14

Ahh, perfect! I‘m so pleased. Reflux is the worst. Glad he’s ok and your sanity is restored! x

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