Zegerid–the Ped GI underdosed us!! GAH!

Are you sure the pharmacies are allowed to dispense more than is prescribed by the doctor? I’d be concerned about that.

I think I’d first try calling him and very nicely suggesting he (or his nurse) might have made a mistake; that the research shows my son needs 10mg / 3 x’s per day.

I’d be afraid to give more than is prescribed even knowing that more is needed. These days CPS can get wind of these things and take your kids away from you. I’ve heard of children being removed from their parent’s custody for not following medical advice. That would be my big fear in not following his instructions.

Clearly, he did not prescribe enough, so if you can’t reason with him, you may have to find another doctor, as frustrating as that may be.

I hope it all works out for you soon.

You are in NYC Saucy? Where and what GI doc did you see? A few of us
live in Manhattan here – me, Tracy (Caoimhe) and Thais (MatthewMama).

Saucy,

Until you can get the dose increased, I would mix the 20 mg packets by adding 7 mL (instead of 6.5) of water, then you can divide it into three equal doses of 3.5 mL. But I would push for the increase, as this will help.