Because most commercially manufactured drug forms are often not the best solutions for kids, children are especially suited for custom compounded medication. Working closely 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 Medication

The child who refuses to take his or her medicine because of the taste is a prime opportunity for considering compounded medication. A huge variety of flavors are available to compounding pharmacists, who can alter the taste and color of a medication. Children won't mind taking medicine as much when it tastes like bubble gum, tutti-frutti, 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. With compounding, the pediatrician can prescribe a medication developed and prepared in an alternate dosage form that the child won't mind taking. These include lollipops, gummy bears, syrups, suspensions, lozenges, transdermal gels, and even pacifier dosages for infants—and all can be administered in any number of great flavors.

Strength Variations

Like all people, children are unique. They vary in 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 children. A 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.