zegerid 20 mg packets

[Anonymous]

hi all,
we were on nexium which is currently not available and we were prescribed zegerid 20 mg packets by our gi, is there a way to make it into a compound so I can give it to LO regardless of meals?
I read about the zegerid 20mg capsule + omeprazole otc preparation and then the zegerid 40 mg prep but there is nothing about the 20 mg packets.Please help, LO has feeding aversion and only dream feeds and its very difficult to time the meds.He is 5 and half months.
Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anyone please?

[Anonymous]

Laura and I are pretty much the only ones on here at this time answering questions. I am sure that she will soon be on here to help you. I personally can’t answer your question because we have never used either of those meds. In the meantime while you wait for Laura I can suggest that you read my blog. (see signature) I believe that you might find it of interest! 🙂

[hellbennt]

hihi!!! I would just TELL your dr to RX the 40mgs packets- say you’ve talked to other mothers who say it’s easier to mix/administer.

zegerid mixing– has instructions for mixing the prescription packets and for using zegerid that you buy over the counter:

https://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14637

try faxing your request?

FAX FAX FAX the dr

don’t wait for a call…

start off with a THANK YOU

keep it short & sweet

stick to the FACTS (no emotions and ramblings)

state current meds, doses & symptoms

make request- flat out- short & sweet

provide pharmacist name & contact info

THANK AGAIN

follow up by calling office to tell them fax was sent

call again later to discuss requests made in fax, ie:

is RX called in yet?

THANK YOU

sample fax: https://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10633&PID=90325#90325

About faxing the doctor (& more): https://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2841&TPN=1

[Anonymous]

I already have the medication 🙁 2 boxes with 30 packets each…

[hellbennt]

got the answer from Dr. Philips!

When using Zegerid 20mg packets:

20mg packets you add the contents of a 20mg omeprazole capsule – then you have a 40mg packet (essentially)

then follow instructions for the 40 mg packet:

using zegerid rx packets:

https://www.infantreflux.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14587&PN=1

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