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Taking the "Yuk" Out of Pediatric Medicine
(What you need to know)
Melanie Parker, P.D. Available Flavors!:
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No one likes it when their child is sick.
However, when we get treatment for their illnesses, the real battle begins:
getting them to take their medicine. Wouldn't it be great if your
child actually wanted to take their medication? Better Living
Medical Equipment & Services can compound medications in lollipops,
quick dissolving, flavored tablets and a variety of other ways that will
make taking medicine a much more peaceful and enjoyable process.
There is a solution. Better Living Medical is a special kind of pharmacy - a compounding pharmacy. We prepare customized medications on-site, so you don’t have to rely on prepackaged medicines to treat your child. At Better Living Medical, your child gets the dose of medicine she needs in a form she can swallow.
For children who have difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules, we often make the same drug in an oral suspension, a liquid. But even then, if the drug has a horrible taste, the child isn’t likely to take it. With over 100 flavorings, including tutti-frutti, cotton candy, banana cream and strawberry, we’re sure to find a combination your child likes. Your child may even ask for more!
In addition to the medicine’s form and taste, the child may be sensitive to certain fillers or preservatives in the drug. As a compounding pharmacy, Better Living Medical can remove those problem ingredients, making it even easier for the child to follow the prescription.
In addition to oral suspensions, Better Living Medical also makes topical gels for nausea and vomiting, lollipops for sore throats, and balms and creams for diaper rash. Each of these requires a prescription, so be sure your doctor knows about these options.
Call us today at: 1-409-727-8660