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March 16, 2008 at 8:00 pm #49055

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Does anyone give their little one Mylanta or Maalox for break through problems? If so, how much and how big is your little one?

March 16, 2008 at 8:21 pm #49057

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mylanta cherry supreme has no aluminum, so that’s what we use;

there is no ‘overdosing,’ if you give to much you will see loose stools & then you can back down…

newborn was getting 1ml at a time about 3 or 4 times a day,

so above newborn, can get up to 1tsp (5ml), or more, spread out over the day- depends on how body handles it (loose stools).

HTH (hope this helps)

March 16, 2008 at 9:45 pm #49058

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I agree with laura. But beware of the loose stools they can be pretty bad. Also give right before feedings if needed to help with the burn.

March 16, 2008 at 11:18 pm #49065

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Dang, I bought regular strength Maalox… I’m pretty sure it has Aluminum in it. Is that a bad thing?

March 17, 2008 at 1:01 am #49070

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Definitely get the Mylanta Cherry Supreme. No aluminum for babies. Also, the “other” liquid antacids can have salicylates (aspirin) in them, which is also a no-no for babies.

I give my ds who is almost 4 months, 1 tsp for break through reflux. I also give him Mylanta before his last feed at 11 pm, just to be sure he makes it until his 5 am feed. He would probably last that long; but I just don’t want to chance it.

The Mylanta actually helps my ds in the stool dept. He is on Elecare, which can constipate him.

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