Pediatric Care at Our Compounding Pharmacy
Collaborative Efforts for Healthier Outcomes
In pediatric medication, overcoming challenges like a child’s aversion to the taste, texture, or form of medication requires innovative approaches. At our compounding pharmacy, we collaborate with healthcare providers, children, and their families to adapt medications into forms that are more agreeable to young patients. We transform conventional medications into enjoyable formats such as flavored suspensions, solutions, concentrates, freezer pops, gummy bears, or lozenges, making them appealing in both taste and appearance. This effort significantly aids in medication adherence, making the process less daunting for children and their caregivers.
Our services are invaluable for children with specific conditions, such as autism, where conventional medication methods might not be effective. We offer alternative forms of medication, filling critical gaps in care and reducing the strain on families and caregivers. By ensuring medications meet the individual needs of each child, we assist healthcare professionals in delivering focused and effective care. Our commitment lies in supporting the overall health and well-being of pediatric patients through thoughtful and considerate pharmaceutical care.
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Pediatric compounding is the practice of preparing medications in forms that are suitable for children, such as liquids, solutions, suspensions, and syrups. This process allows pharmacists to provide medications in dosages and forms that are not commercially available, making it easier for children to take their medicine.
Medications are compounded for pediatric use by pharmacists who follow precise formulations to create a medication that meets the specific needs of a child. This can include adjusting the strength of a medication, changing its form to a more palatable liquid, or removing allergens and unnecessary additives.
Compounded drugs are not approved by the FDA in the same way that commercially available drugs are. However, compounding pharmacies are regulated and must comply with specific standards and guidelines to ensure the safety and efficacy of compounded medications.
Pediatric medications that are often compounded include antibiotics, antivirals, ADHD medications, and medications for pain relief or chronic conditions. Compounding allows these medications to be prepared in child-friendly formulations and dosages, according to each child's specific needs and preferences.