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Pediatrics

At Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe, we specialize in providing personalized medication solutions for pediatric patients. Compounding plays a crucial role in ensuring that children receive the medications they need in forms that are easy to administer and pleasant to take.

Challenges with Pediatric Medications

Children often face several challenges when it comes to medication:
  • Resistance to Taking Medication: Many children resist taking medication due to its taste or texture.
  • Difficulty Swallowing Solid Dosage Forms: Swallowing pills or capsules can be challenging for young children.
  • Fear of Injections: Fear of needles can make injectable medications particularly distressing for children.

Limited Pediatric Medication Options

The limited market for pediatric drugs often results in a lack of investment in developing medications specifically for children. Many medications are not labeled for pediatric use and are not available in suitable forms or dosages for children. This gap can be addressed through compounding, providing customized solutions tailored to the unique needs of pediatric patients.

Customized Pediatric Medication Solutions

At Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe, we offer a range of compounding options to make medications more palatable and easier for children to take:
  • Pleasantly Flavored Suspensions, Solutions, and Concentrates: We can compound oral medications into suspensions, solutions, and concentrates with flavors that children enjoy.
  • Child-Friendly Dosage Forms: Lozenges or gummies can encourage children to take their medication more willingly.
  • Lollipops: An ideal alternative to "swish and swallow" medications that need to be retained in the mouth for an extended period.
  • Transdermal Dosage Forms: Medications can be compounded into gels that are easily applied to the skin, such as on the child’s wrist, for absorption without the need for swallowing.

Conditions Treated with Pediatric Compounding

Compounded medications can address a variety of pediatric conditions, including:
  • ADHD: Customized formulations to manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
  • Autism: Medications tailored to meet the unique needs of children with autism spectrum disorders.
  • Chronic Infections: Antibiotic suspensions and solutions for long-term treatment of infections.
  • Allergies: Personalized allergy medications in easy-to-administer forms.
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders: Custom formulations for conditions like reflux or constipation.
  • Seizure Disorders: Compounded medications to manage and control seizures.
  • Pain Management: Pain solutions tailored for children recovering from surgery or injury.

Professional Compounding Expertise

Professional compounding involves more than just diluting existing medications or mixing powders with bases. Our pharmacists consider the physical and chemical properties of each active and inactive ingredient to prepare effective and safe customized medications. Key factors in the efficacy of compounded medications include:
  • Technique and Equipment: The methods and tools used in preparing the formulation.
  • Purity and Quality: Ensuring high standards for all ingredients.
  • Choice of Vehicle (Base): Selecting the appropriate base for the medication.
  • Use of Additives: Properly incorporating additives like penetration enhancers to improve effectiveness.

Collaborative Care

We work closely with healthcare providers, children, and their families to customize medications that meet specific needs. Our goal is to improve compliance and ensure that each child receives the best possible care.

If you have any questions about how compounded medications can benefit your child or how our services can meet your specific needs, please contact Seven Lakes Prescription Shoppe today. Our team is here to provide you with personalized medication solutions to support your child’s health and well-being.

Pediatrics Resources
Compounded medications are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy. A prescription from a licensed practitioner is required for compounded medications.

SEVEN LAKES
PRESCRIPTION SHOPPE

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PRESCRIPTION SHOPPE

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