Zantac (Ranitidine) -versus- Gaviscon Infant

Question

Which one have you found is better for treating reflux? My Daughter is 3 months old and we are going round in circles trying to find a cure for the constant throat full of milk/liquid/vomit.

HELP!!!

Answer 1

have u tried different formulas? my friends baby had really bad reflux and she had to switch his formula to similac sensitive. make sure the nipples in the bottle are a slow slow. not medium or fast. and only feed baby 4oz at feeding time and burp at ever ounce and a half and see if that help at all. i had watched her baby for her i had feed him and burped him like every 3 to 4 min well the 3rd time i did u puked all down the back of me and it went straight across the room i was like omg. and yeah he had really bad reflux and the dr alo told her to start the baby on a fruit once a baby to help the reflux.

Answer 2

wow that doesn't sound nice for her..is she breast or bottle fed? if she bottle fed you could try formula that is made from soy milk..she might be lactose intolerant.. the soy formula is made especially for babies and still has all the nutrients of normal formula it just doesn't contain lactose,, if shes breastfed then I'm not sure what would be best for her..maybe someone at the chemist or doctor would have an idea

Answer 3

What formula are you giving her?  Have you been to the pediatrician?  The medicine could also be too strong for this little body.  Does the pediatrician know about the amount suggested on the bottle?  Sometimes the drs don't know what the pharmacy put on the container.  

How often are you feeding her?  You should be waiting 3-4 hours between feedings, anything sooner, it will just come up as vomit, bloop, and putrid formula.  Don't give her any solids either, they say to wait until 6 months.

Could she be allergic to the formula?  Did you try breast feeding?  And gave up?  If you did nurse, you will find that you can go back to it and it is easier for the baby to digest, they don't throw up constantly and they nurse until they're full.  They are also healthier.