Question
I want to ask, my child was just over a month old when they started experiencing dry vomiting and regurgitation after taking Baby Health Powder. The person at the pharmacy said it’s fine, but I noticed that the ingredient list includes sodium bicarbonate; isn’t this a component that produces a large amount of gas? Can the baby take it?
Answer
Based on your description, the situation you mentioned may be caused by indigestion. It is recommended to confirm whether the baby started experiencing dry vomiting after taking the medicine. Usually, sodium bicarbonate is used as an alkaline substance to neutralize stomach acid and does not produce a large amount of gas. You can consider feeding the baby in small amounts multiple times, or you can consider giving the baby domperidone. If the dry vomiting and regurgitation are severe, it is advisable to bring the baby back to the hospital for a follow-up examination.