Many medications needed by babies and children are not commercially available in pediatric strengths or dosage forms. We can eliminate the need to break or crush tablets or administer unpleasant drugs intended for adults, by compounding the best dose of the needed medication into a pleasantly-flavored dosage form such as a syrup or suspension, lollipop, or even a gummy bear or freezer pop. Rectal suppositories remain popular for children, and we can prepare suppositories that are not commercially available.

Pediatric Allergen & Dietary Specialists

We have worked extensively to ensure allergy and dietary considerations are accommodated when
providing unique dosage forms for your child. It is our goal to take the struggle out of giving your child
their medication. Our staff will work with you to come up with options to customize medications to your
child’s unique needs.

Custom Pediatric Compounding Solutions

Many medications not available commercially in liquid form can be compounded into solutions or
suspensions. In addition, we compound medications into suppositories, tablet triturate, gummies,
creams, troches and much more. Our oral suspensions and solutions can be flavored to help with the
medication administration in children.

Diaper Rash (Dermatitis)

Approximately two-thirds of infants experience diaper rash. Customized diaper rash preparations -ointments, powders, or creams- tailored to treat each baby’s specific symptoms, can be compounded using ingredients which will protect the skin from additional irritation, soothe and encourage healing, and prevent secondary infections. Skin protectants (zinc oxide, petrolatum) provide a physical barrier against external irritants such as urine or gastrointestinal enzymes in stool. Antifungal creams can be used when a yeast(Candida) infection is suspected. Topical steroids (such as hydrocortisone 1%) should be reserved for severe diaper rash, because a baby’s skin can absorb enough medication to lead to systemic effects.

Decreased gastrointestinal transit time can mean less time for bile acid resorption in the distal ileum, and high concentrations of bile acids in the stool can irritate the anus and buttocks in a manner similar to the skin irritation associated with ostomies. When applied topically, cholestyramine, a bile acid sequestrant, can irreversibly bind the bile and bring relief to the patient. Annals of Pharmacotherapy 30(9):954-956 reported the case study of a two-month old boy with reflux and regurgitation who was treated with a promotility agent. He developed a rash on his buttocks and anal irritation that progressed in severity despite the use of numerous topical products and extended diaper-free periods. A compounded topical cholestyramine ointment was administered and resulted in complete resolution within three days.

Ask our pharmacist about economical therapies for diaper rash.

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