Regurgitation is a common symptom of uncomplicated gastro-oesophageal reflux (GER) observed at 2–3 weeks of age occurring as a common physiological phenomenon in healthy infants. It causes parental distress and anxiety. Uncontrolled, excessive regurgitation may lead to decreased nutrient intake, failure to thrive and increased co-morbidities such as respiratory illness.
Parental reassurance and dietary advice regarding feeding techniques and volumes are helpful in the management of regurgitation. Thickened infant formula can be very helpful in the management of uncomplicated reflux regurgitation. One of the commonly used formula thickeners is locust bean gum (LBG) , the safety of which has been well established with a wide range of conventional toxicological studies including short-term toxicity, long-term toxicity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, teratogenicity, and…
