These comments are made for the purpose of discussion and should NOT be used as recommendations for or against therapies or other treatments. An individual patient is always advised to consult their own physician.
Zantac Syrup
Question: My ten-week old baby was prescribed 0.7 CC Zantac syrup twice a day for a reflux problem. I was interested in finding out if there are any side-effects from this medication and if it’s appropriate for a child this age.
Answer: Zantac (rantidine) is a drug which belongs to the group called H2 Blockers. These are common drugs and have been available since about 1975. They have such minimal side effects that they are available over the counter without a prescription. I know of no specific problem with children. I do know that chronic reflux will cause major problems in his later life if not properly treated.
