Prilosec and Prevacid for kids
October 2002
You can feel more comfortable prescribing Prilosec and Prevacid for kids...now that they're FDA approved for pediatric use.
Gastric reflux in children is often the hidden cause of other problems...repeated vomiting, coughing, wheezing, and discomfort.
Prilosec (omeprazole) is approved for GERD and erosive esophagitis in kids 2 years and older...10 mg/day for kids less than 20 kg...20 mg/day for kids 20 kg or more.
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