https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 22:03:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2314820 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:52:10 +0000 paigeface 2314820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks everyone! ❤️ sounds like it's not the Zantac after all and have restarted him on it as of this morning. now we are dealing with a formula issue (per my newest post) but hopefully that will get worked out soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2313031 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 19:34:40 +0000 winniebee 2313031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both my kids were on Zantac (and one on Prilosec) and no issues with constipation. I'm betting it's the change in formula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2312986 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 18:54:52 +0000 MrsADS 2312986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is on Zantac 3 times a day along with Nexium and Carafate, no poop issues so far - I don't think I have heard it causes constipation, but I am not sure! Maybe the formula? Does infant formula have iron? I think that can cause constipation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2312878 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 16:05:43 +0000 dc yoga bee 2312878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO has been on Zantac twice a day since she was 6 weeks old, and she's 4.5 months old now. No issues with constipation. I hope your little one feels better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2312763 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 14:09:28 +0000 MrsSRS 2312763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>FWIW we just added the prune juice into a milk bottle until about 6 months. It was easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2312693 Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:59:35 +0000 paigeface 2312693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Went to the pediatrician today and she thinks it was the Similac Sensitive causing it since it has more soy than the advanced. We switched back to the advanced. She told us to try the pure juice in between a feeding today as well. She also said she did not think it was the Zantac but I'm going to see how he does off it for a few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2312230 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 23:49:38 +0000 MrsSRS 2312230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rocker2014: Good point. To clarify, our constipation issues were exacerbated by Zantac, but were also from iron supplements, a dairy allergy, and being a preemie. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2312214 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 22:47:23 +0000 Rocker2014 2312214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had no constipation issues with Zantac causing constipation, and LO took it twice per day. Not that helpful, I know, but just wanted to let you know it could be something else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2312184 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 21:47:37 +0000 MrsSRS 2312184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started in the NICU at 31 weeks gestation. So it should be fine. You buy them at the drugstore. Just get the pediatric ones and break off a piece a little bigger than a tictac. :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2312182 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 21:45:57 +0000 paigeface 2312182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSRS: Ah! I kinda figured it was the Zantac. :bummed: little one is 5 weeks old, can I use the 1/3 suppository on him? is that too little? we tried the thermometer and the cotton swab with warm water and that didn't work unfortunately, so bummed! :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2312084 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 18:41:12 +0000 MrsSRS 2312084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. Stupid Zantac. We used 1/3 of a toddler glycerin suppository until LO was old enough to add 1/2-1 oz of prune juice in one bottle a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2311982 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:00:15 +0000 Eko 2311982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@paigeface: poor LO! Hope it gets better soon! The thermometer worked occassionally for us. He only takes the prilosec once a day though, that could make a difference too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2311943 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:03:58 +0000 paigeface 2311943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eko: They are probably pretty similar! He has been screaming in pain for the last hour, I feel terrible. I tried the rectal thermometer with no luck so far. :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2311796 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:02:32 +0000 Eko 2311796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not entirely the same, but my LO got constipated when he started prilosec. But, it worked itself out in a couple days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/similac-sensitive-amp-constipation-or-zantac-causing-it#post-2311775 Tue, 06 Oct 2015 12:46:00 +0000 paigeface 2311775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies! Hope everyone is having a great week!<br /> LO hasn't gone in 3 days and when he did go 3 days ago it was like play-doh and a bit hard. Now he seems to be straining after feeds and a little more fussy than usual like he's pushing. I called the pediatrician nurse and she said to try the rectal thermometer to get things going which I haven't tried yet but I am going to today. I did a switch from Similac Advance to Similac Sensitive because on the advance he was having horrible gas and some spit up. The sensitive cleared that right up but could that be causing the constipation. The nurse said it should help if anything - but what are your experiences? Also when I mentioned he's on baby Zantac twice a day for his reflux she said that could be causing it, did anyone else have this problem? Does anyone have any other remedies that could help? (they told me I couldn't do the prune juice until he was 6 weeks)</p> <p>Thank you in advanced! :heart: </p>