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Links to articles and abstracts or articles or abstracts excerpted or reproduced in their entirety:

Upper Esophageal pH Monitoring of Children With the Bravo pH Capsule

Burnett JE, Balkin ER. Stability and viscosity of a flavored omeprazole oral suspension for pediatric use. American Journal of Health-Systems Pharmacy 2006; 63:2240-2247.

Flavored Lansoprazole in Pediatric GERD

Flavored Lansoprazole Suspension (ChocoBase™) In Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Outcome of Reflux Therapy On Pediatric Chronic Sinusitis

The Stability of Lansoprazole and Omeprazole in ChocoBase™

Use of Flavored Lansoprazole or Omeprazole Suspensions in Pediatric GERD