Can Meftal-P Be Given To An 8-year-old Child For Right Abdominal Pain And Vomiting?
Question: My child 8 year old has right abdominal pain with and she is throwing up can I give her meftal p
Brief Answer:
DO NOT GIVE Meftal P
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Please do not give Meftal P as it can make the matter worse. Your child has developed acute gastritis and Meftal P is a gastric irritant. Rather, give some antacid like Mucaine Gel syrup. It should help in relieving the pain.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
DO NOT GIVE Meftal P
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Please do not give Meftal P as it can make the matter worse. Your child has developed acute gastritis and Meftal P is a gastric irritant. Rather, give some antacid like Mucaine Gel syrup. It should help in relieving the pain.
Feel free to write back.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T