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GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE IN CHILDREN

Gastroesophageal reflux is categorized as a disease [gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)] when reflux is associated with warning signs &/or complications, & requires further evaluation.

It is more common in formula-fed infants than in purely breastfed infants.

There is increased incidence in infants at 4 months of age.

Drug Information

Indication: Peptic ulcer disease associated w/ Helicobacter pylori.

Indication: Symptomatic relief of nausea & vomiting of functional, organic, infectious or dietary origin, induced by r...

Indication: Healing & maintenance of erosive or ulcerative GERD. Healing of duodenal ulcers. Pathological hypersecreto...

Indication: Active duodenal, benign gastric, stomal & recurrent ulceration, persistent dyspeptic symptoms w/ or w/o ul...

Baroscon Double Action
calcium carbonate + sodium alginate + sodium bicar...

Indication: Symptomatic treatment of GERD eg, acid regurgitation, heartburn & indigestion; hyperacidity symptoms.

Indication: Duodenal & gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Indication: Duodenal & gastric ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome & other conditions associated w/ gastric hyperaci...

Indication: Peptic ulcer associated w/ H pylori.

Indication: Reflux disease & associated symptoms. Prevention of gastroduodenal ulcers induced by NSAIDs in patients at...

Indication: 20 mg Mild GERD & associated symptoms (eg, heartburn, acid regurgitation, pain on swallowing). Long-term m...

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