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Pediatric Compounding
 Compounding
is the art and science of preparing customized medications for
patients. In recent years, compounding has experienced a
resurgence, as many physicians are working with pharmacists to
offer their patients the benefit of medicines tailored
specifically for certain needs. Children are especially
suited for custom compounded prescriptions, as commercially
manufactured drug forms are often not the best solutions for
kids.
Working closing with a compounding pharmacist, your child's
pediatrician can prescribe medications for pain relief,
respiratory disorders, oral thrush, diabetes, head lice, diaper
rash, skin disorders, cold sores/fever blisters and more.
Compounding can benefit patients in a variety of ways.
FLAVORED MEDICINE
The child who refuses to take his or her medicine because of the
taste is a prime opportunity for considering compounded
medication. Dozens of flavors are available to compounding
pharmacists, who can enhance the taste and color of a
medication, while also ensuring that the flavor's pH is
compatible with the medication's properties. Your child
won't mind taking medicine as much when it tastes like bubblegum
or even chocolate.
UNIQUE DOSAGE FORMS
 Many
children have a very difficult time swallowing capsules or
tablets, especially if they have to take more than one
medication during the day. To solve this problem, your
pediatrician and compounding pharmacist can develop and prepare
medications in alternate dosage forms your child won't mind
taking. These include lollipops, gummy bears, syrups,
suspensions, freezer pops, lozenges, transdermal gels and even
pacifier dosages for infants -- and all can be administered in
any number of great flavors.
STRENGTH VARIATIONS
Your child is unique. Children vary is size and weight.
Some have allergies and varying drug tolerances. As a
result, it's often a challenge to find a commercially available
medication suitable for the individual needs of your child.
A Western Iowa Compound Solutions compounding pharmacist can be
of help in formulating a medication which comes in the exact
dose needed for a child of a certain age and size.
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