How long does it take for zantac to kick in?

Weincraft · December 2011

My pedi. put LO on baby zantac.. for those of you who have their babies on a reflux med. how long did it take to kick in? She is just as bad as ever with her spit up

happyhoopla · December 2011

Zantac won't decrease the amount of spitting, but should help with the pain in about 24 hours or so. It helps neutralize the acid in the stomach, so that when a baby spits up, it doesn't burn. That said, if there is any irritation in the esophogus, it may take a few days of healing before baby starts to feel better.

urbanflowerpot · December 2011

It took a week to kick in for DS - then there was that time I thought he was 'all better' and didn't give it to him for a few days - DUMB! it was another week to straighten that mess out. Like PP said it will only turn LO into a 'happy spitter.' If LO is still in pain after a month or two your pedi might consider a second med. We're on two with hopes of weaning at age one. Blah. Reflux stinks.