Friday, September 26, 2008

Dr. Eisner Anwers your GERD Questions: Is Nexium safe for kids?

My 9 year-old has been diagnosed with GERD. Is it safe for him to be on Nexium?   Yes. Earlier this year, the FDA approved Nexium for short-term use in children ages 1-11 years for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Both the liquid and delayed-release pill forms were approved. As opposed to children ages 12-17, the approved dose for younger children is 10-20 mg a day, for eight weeks. Most common side effects were headache... Continue reading...