Infant gaviscon?? how much

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Permalink Reply by LISA MONAGHAN on January 29, 2010 at 19:16

Hi there - Isla takes this medication and a dual sachet is both sides - so when you pull out a strip from the box - put both doses in the bottle - I think a dual sachet needs to be in a minimum of 7oz (ish)

Hope this helps

Lisa xxx

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Permalink Reply by Ruth Cox on January 29, 2010 at 21:56

he was on 7oz but we brought him down to 6oz as he never takes the whole bottle, but if he needs the double dose I will up it to 7oz again, thanks.x

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Permalink Reply by Wendy Marsh on January 30, 2010 at 20:39

Ruth

We also used to make up 7oz and give the dual sachet then just waste an ounce if he didn't drink it as in 6oz you should use half the dual sachet (if that makes sense) and it is watered down too much. The other thing is mix it to a paste with a little water first and then add to the bottle as it tends to mix better if you add the powder to the bottle of milk it tends to stick together in lumps and either clog the teat or remain at the bottom of the bottle.

Some people say gaviscon didn't work for them but for us it has been pretty good although we are on Omeprazole as well now.

Hope this helps and don't worry about being confused when my lo was on our local paed ward even the nurses were confused!!

W x

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