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My baby has silent reflux he has 6ml a day of losec (omeprazole) his symptoms are worse during the night with cough/phlegm is it best to give him his med befor bed?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Losec (omeprazole): You can give a dose of losec (omeprazole) before bedtime but make sure he is sleeping on an elevated mattress to keep reflux at a minimum.

Answered 9/28/2016

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