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Nexium
Nexium, the "little purple pill," has now been approved to treat children over age 1 year of age with acid reflux, which is also known as heartburn or more formally as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Prednisone
Learn more about prednisone, an adrenocortical steroid that is commonly used to treat children with asthma attacks, allergic reactions, poison ivy, and other conditions.

Tamiflu
Tamiflu is a prescription antiviral medication that can be used to treat and prevent influenza infections (the flu) in children and adults, if their symptoms have started within the last day or two before starting to take Tamiflu.

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