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Can Repeated Dosage Of Zantac Be Taken For Acid Reflux?

Posted on Mon, 2 May 2016

Question: My 10 year iksnskn has acid reflux. I gave him 75mg of Zantac. Can he have another dose. It doesnt seem to be working

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
How long ago was that?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this acid reflux. I will like to know how long ago you gave the drug to see whether another dose can be given at this time. Please, get back to me as soon as possible. We often advise at least 8hours between doses.

I hope this guides and look forward hearing from you. I promise to respond as soon as I get a response from you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (24 minutes later)

I gave it to him an hour ago.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please, wait for this to act first. It takes sometime for relief to set in!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Please, wait before giving another dose. It takes a while for the effects of this drug to be felt.

I wish you well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar