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6 week old has reflux - questions about meds prescribed

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extremelychocolateymilkroll · 31/03/2010 15:54

Dd had blood in her posset and poo at the weekend. Went to A+E who seem to think it's reflux which would fit in with her behaviour - very difficult to settle and arches her back quite a lot. However, she is putting on weight and healthy in every other respect. They have put her on Ranitidine, Domperidone and Gaviscon. Has anyone ever had this combination of drugs for their lo? Also, I'm breastfeeding and wondering when it's best to make up the Gaviscon - how long in advance can it be made up before being used? It takes forever to get the powder to dissolve so just wondering if anyone has any tips as to how to improve this. We're currently using a syringe but wondered if we could give it to her in a bottle? Also, ,how long before we should notice any improvement? TIA

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rubyslippers · 31/03/2010 15:56

DS had all these drugs

i gave up on the gaviscon pretty quickly as it constipated him

i used to dissolve the gaviscon in EBM and then syringe it - but I only did this for a few days as he got bunged up so quickly

the other 2 drugs i gave in a syringe (into the corner of his cheek) before feeds

after around 7 days there was a big improvement

extremelychocolateymilkroll · 03/04/2010 14:08

Thanks rubyslippers. I started to give the Gaviscon in EBM but have also found she is constipated so have stopped giving it to her. Good to hear that you noticed improvement after 7 days - we don't seem to have seen much difference yet.

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