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A member asked:

Any reason my 7 year old can't take an antacid?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

NO REASON: Find out reason why 7 year old needs antacid if no underlying serious problem occasional antacid use is ok.

Dr Dosanjh and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/18/2020

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Reflux: 7 years old can take antiacid for sure. But you need to make sure that it could be a signs of avid reflux and possibly due to h. Pylori bacteria that needs to be properly treated.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 1/18/2020

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