This remedy has been found to be effective for nighttime GERD symptoms. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications can help with heartburn because they: A common medication for this is Pepcid AC (famotidine).

Famotidine 40mg/5mL ... may increase to 1mg/kg/day or 0.5mg/kg twice daily; max 40mg/day. Treat for 8 weeks. GERD: Birth–<3mos: initially 0.5mg/kg/day; may increase to 1mg/kg/day.