When do you give your LO their Zantac?

Nolegirl0923

DD's pedi just prescribed Zantac for her because she is coughing often and fussing at (some) feedings. He put her on 0.5ml 2xday. The instructions do not say when to administer.

I gave her her first dose last night before she ate and she threw up the entire 3oz. She NEVER spits up, let alone throws up. I know its was the meds. It might be coincidental but she has barely eaten much since then (8pm last night) and she is sleeping more than usual today. 

I'm thinking I would rather have her coughing and fussing a little than this!

I left a message for the nurse but they're off today. Any thoughts?

quickchick

the first time I did that with DS he threw up too!! But never again after, I always give it to him before his bottle and have for two months with no problems

jenella17

I give it to her first thing in the morning and before bed.  She still spits up a lot like she usually does but her pain is gone and since shes lying flat all night I would think that is when she is most likely to have the reflux.

I have never verified with my pedi though when the best time is.