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What can prevent acid reflux in six year old. i give small meals. he has three hour gap between hid meal and bed time. how can i prevent this from occ?
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Acid reflux: You can give him tagamet (cimetidine) or Prilosec 30 minutes after meals.
Answered 9/28/2016
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