Compounding for Pediatrics
Tablets that are too large to swallow, injections that nearly sends a child through the roof, liquid medication that is almost punishing, or standard dosing of the medication that is too weak or too strong. These objections are difficult to overcome when it comes to pediatrics. In these situations, the compounding pharmacist is the perfect choice for solving these problems.
Clearly, one of the great challenges to treating a child is finding the correct dosage to treat the illness, and commercial dosage forms can be very limiting. The fact that most children cannot swallow capsules and tablets until they are five or six years of age makes matters difficult, not only for the child, but parents and caregivers as well.
Share ‘n Care Compounding Pharmacy continually finds solutions for the pediatric patient. Compounded preparations can be customized and tailored to address the medical needs of an infant, resolve the fears of a toddler, and quell the anxious moments of a pre schooler. Compliance is crucial; with a specifically tailored compounded medication, compliance is no longer an issue, and the child’s health improves.
There are many different dosage alternatives available for pediatric compounding. Some of those alternatives are:
- Transdermal Preperations
- Suspensions
- Emulsions
- Suppositories
- Lollipops
- Freezer Pops
- Gummies
- Rapidly Dissolving Tablets
- Concentrated liquids
All of the dosing formulations listed above work far better for the child and parent than forcing tablets or bitter tasting liquids upon the pediatric patient.
For a nauseated and vomiting child, transdermal gels can be massaged through the skin at the wrists or other thin-skinned area.
Flavoring of an oral medication can totally change the child’s attitude about taking their medicine. In addition, he or she can even request the flavor.
If the patient requires a shot or injection, a compounded topical anesthetic can be used to mask the pain.
Another frequent symptom found in childhood illnesses is sore throat. Share ‘n Care Compounding Pharmacists can prepare lollipops containing tetracaine as a topical anesthetic.
The list goes on, but it is clear that the pediatric population has its own specific needs, often different from the adult population. Share ‘n Care Compounding Pharmacy can prepare specialized alternatives with precise dosing and flavorings that will satisfy the most finicky children.
