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Could we use the drug omperazole for treating GER in infants,and how much the dose &duration ?
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There have been various studies for use of omeprazole in children and infants.
Some authors recommend a starting dose of 0.7 mg/kg as a single morning dose. Omeprazole appears to be safe for short-term use, but further studies are needed to assess long-term safety because the significance of chronically elevated gastrin levels in children is unknown.
Ref:
J Pediatr. 1993 Jul;123(1):148-54.
J Pediatr. 1998 Feb;132(2):352-4.
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