Patient's question:
I would like to ask, my child is half a month old. After taking the infant stomach-strengthening powder, he has been dry vomiting and spitting up. The people at the pharmacy said it's okay, but the ingredients contain sodium bicarbonate, which is known to produce a lot of gas. Can the child take it?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the situation you mentioned may be caused by indigestion. It is recommended to specifically confirm whether the baby has experienced vomiting again after taking this medication. Generally, sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline substance that inhibits gastric acid secretion and does not cause excessive gas production. It is suggested that you can feed the child in small amounts and multiple times, or add domperidone. If the vomiting and regurgitation are severe, it is recommended to revisit the hospital.