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Antacids are medications that neutralize gastric acids to relieve acid reflux and indigestion. You can use antacids for children to treat occasional regurgitationiXThe act of spitting up food or liquids from the stomach of stomach contents or chronic reflux conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They can be purchased over the counter in the form of syrups or chewable tablets (1) (2). However, doctor consultation before purchase is necessary as some antacids aren’t recommended for children under 12 years of age unless directed otherwise by the doctor (3).

Read on about different antacids you can use for children, their safety, and their side effects.

Yes, school age children and adolescents may be given certain antacids for short-term relief from symptoms. Since antacid medicines are available without a prescription, it is important to carefully go through the pack’s insert for instructions regarding recommended age and dosage. It is advisable to consult a general physician or a healthcare provider before giving antacids to children. These are not recommended for infants and young children. Also they are not recommended for long term treatment in children of any age.

Different types of antacids may contain one or more of the following ingredients (1) (4).

These chemicals neutralize stomach acid and/or reduce the amount of pepsin (a protein-digesting enzyme that may cause damage if the refluxed stomach contents reach beyond the food pipe). They may also relieve abdominal pain and stomach cramps and prevent the refluxed acid from corrodingiXA type of destruction or damage to the stomach causes by acidic and alkaline agents any tissue (5).

The age-appropriate dosage is often mentioned in the patient information leaflet or package insert available with the medication. However, you should discuss with your healthcare provider to know the appropriate dose based on the age and bodyweight of your child. Antacids are usually taken after meals or at bedtime, or as directed by your child’s doctor.

The table below may help you understand the dosage instructions for some of the available antacids (7) (8) (9).

Antacids usually do not cause harm if taken in correct doses. It may cause certain side effects in children, such as (4):

You should stop giving the medication to your child and consult a physician if any of the above symptoms become severe.

You must observe the following precautions when giving antacids to your child (9) (10).

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