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FDA OKs Nexium in children age 1 to 11 2-28-08
The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the drug Nexium in
children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease.
FDA said Thursday it approved liquid and delayed-release capsules of Nexium in
doses of 10 milligrams or 20 milligrams for these youngsters. It is already
approved in doses of 20 milligrams or 40 milligrams for those aged 12 to 17.
Nexium, manufactured by AstraZeneca of Wilmington, Del., is a type of drug known
as a proton pump inhibitor, which reduces the amount of acid produced in the
stomach and helps heal damage to the esophagus caused by excess acid.
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The approval was for short-term use in these children, FDA said. The most common
side effects in children were headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, gas,
constipation, dry mouth and sleepiness, the agency said.
Comment:
This is sick! How can anyone conscientiously suggest this medication for anyone, let alone children and infants. With the outstanding proof that Nexium, Prilosec and other proton pump inhibitors cause h.pylori, rhinovirus, Clostridium difficile diarrhea infections; not to mention there are no long term studies.
If a infant or child has acid reflux, there is a cause! Most often food allergies or more rarely a birth defect. What a disservice to anyone to give them a pill when they may have life altering problems that are not being investigated.