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Any reason my 7 year old can't take an antacid?
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NO REASON: Find out reason why 7 year old needs antacid if no underlying serious problem occasional antacid use is ok.
Answered 1/18/2020
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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.
Answered 1/18/2020
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