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6 wk old prescribed zantac (ranitidine) 3x/day. supposed to have 2nd dose at 3:00 pm, but gave at 11am instead. she had last at 7:00am. is she ok?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

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Fine: Should not be a problem. Trytobe on schedule in future.

Dr Diede agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Okay: We try to space out dosing because the drug wears off after a while and we want to cover most of the day.Bumping up a dose is unlikely to hurt but it also may not produce additional benefit.

Dr Amico Jr and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/24/2016

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