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Is Ranitidine Safe For A Three Year Old?
My three year old grand daughter has been given Ranitidine 15 mg liquified since she has been 6 months old. I am very concerned about the medicine and the longevity. I have never seen evidence of acid reflux. Should I worry? They have not yet had any procedures done to verify that theres a problem
Thu, 20 Apr 2017
it should not be given. consult paediatrician. should take second opinion and consult gastroenterologistseeing acidreflux in three years child is mis inter pretingonwhose advise 6 months child was given renitidine. itwas wrong beginning. 3 months means breast fed child and such problem depends on mothers diet
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