Having Trouble Getting your Child to Take Medicine?
Compounding Can Help
When children aren’t feeling well, it can be challenging to get them to take medicine that will help them feel better. But, can you blame them? Most medications have a bitter taste, are hard to swallow, and can provide some discomfort on the way in. Also, many drugs that children need are only commercially available in tablet form. This poses a problem for our little ones who can’t swallow tablets yet.
Fortunately, Kress Specialty Apothecary can help with all these problems. Our compounding pharmacists have an arsenal of trade secrets that will make medicine time less stressful and more enjoyable for your child—and for you!
Pharmacy compounding is the science and art of preparing customized medications. The pharmacists at Kress Specialty Apothecary can work with your child and you to create a prescription formulated to fit your child’s individual needs and preferences.
Working closely with a pediatrician, we can customize medications for:
- Pain relief
- Respiratory disorders
- Oral thrush
- Diabetes
- Head Lice
- Skin Disorders
- Cold sores/fever blisters
- Diaper rash
- And much more!
Here are some benefits of pediatric compounding:
Flavored Medicine
The pharmacists at Kress Specialty Apothecary can prepare a prescription with a taste your child will enjoy. Many children refuse to take their medicine due to the bitter and unpleasant taste. If your child has been prescribed an antibiotic for strep throat, getting them to take it will be much easier if it comes in a tasty cherry or bubblegum flavor.
Unique Dosage Forms
For children who have difficulty swallowing tablets, a compounding pharmacist can produce the medication in an alternate form that your child won’t mind taking. If your child needs a specific medicine that is only available in pill form, the pharmacists at Kress can prepare it in the form of a liquid, lollipop, topical gel, chewable gummy treat, effervescent drinks, and other forms that will provide the appropriate dosage.
Ingredient Variations
Commercially manufactured medication may contain ingredients that patients have allergies or sensitivity to, such as gluten, soy, sugar, dyes, lactose, and preservatives. Our pharmacists at Kress Specialty Apothecary can create a personalized formula to provide your child with the right treatment you need while leaving out the problematic ingredient.
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