Many medications are not available in child-friendly dosage forms. The most common factors that influence medication compliance among children include taste and appearance. The commercial market does not produce many formulations of medications that are easy to use in the pediatric population. Compounding pharmacists can provide clinicians with a variety of options of medication dosage forms for their pediatric patients. Common preparations are seen in liquid and topical forms. Gummy chews, lollipops, and sugar-free (especially for G-tube administration) can be made containing the medication depending on patient need. These medications can also be flavored according to patient preference.
We can compound the following among others:
- Lansoprazole 3-6mg/ml Oral Solution
- Ketoconazole 20mg/ml Oral Solution
- Amiodarone 10-40mg/ml Oral Solution
- Clonazepam 0.1mg/ml or 0.2mg/ml Oral Suspension
- Clonidine 0.lmg/ml Oral Suspension
- Hydrocortisone Oral Liquid 1-2mg/ml
- Omeprazole Suspension 2mg/ml
- Furosemide 10mg/ml Suspension
- Ranitidine 15-30mg/ml Suspension
- Vancomycin Oral Suspension 25mg/ml or 50mg/ml
- Guanfacine 2-8mg/ml Suspension
