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Why does baby spit up when on zantac (ranitidine)?

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Used for babies spit: Zantac (ranitidine) for babies is prescribed for spitting up due to esophageal reflux If the baby is still spitting discuss with your Pediatrician as either need dose adjustment or discontinuation and change to some other drug

Dr Pollary agreed

Answered 11/6/2016

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