BNF for Children (BNFC) 2018-2019

lRENAL IMPAIRMENTManufacturer advises use with caution (preparations contain significant amounts of sodium). lDIRECTIONS FOR ADM ...

lPREGNANCYFetal abnormalities reported rarely; avoid if possible. lBREAST FEEDINGManufacturer advises avoid unless potential ben ...

lPRESCRIBING AND DISPENSING INFORMATIONEach Solvazinc®tablet contains zinc sulfate monohydrate 125 mg ( 45 mg zinc). lMEDICINAL ...

NUTRIENTS›PARENTERAL NUTRITION Parenteral nutrition supplements lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Supplement in intravenous nutrition ▶BY IN ...

CERNEVIT SOLUTION FOR INJECTION VIALS AND DILUENTDissolve in 5 mL water for injections. PEDITRACE SOLUTION FOR INFUSION 10ML VIA ...

6 Nutrition (oral) Enteral nutrition Overview Children have higher nutrient requirements per kg bodyweight, different metabolic ...

Low lactoseinfant formulations, based on whole cow’s milk protein, are unsuitable for children with cow’s milk protein intoleran ...

product entry inBNF for Children; the child or carer should be informed of this. Some rare formsof phenylketonuriaare caused by ...

deficiencies because of an inadequate intake, impaired vitamin synthesis or malabsorption in disease states such as cysticfibros ...

supplementation with phosphate or calcium may be required. Hypophosphataemicrickets occurs due to abnormal phosphate excretion; ...

Cystic Fibrosis: prevention of deficiency ▶BY MOUTH USING CAPSULES ▶Child 1–17 years: 2 – 3 capsules daily ABIDEC MULTIVITAMIN D ...

lSIDE-EFFECTS OverdoseMassive overdose can cause rough skin, dry hair, an enlarged liver, and a raised erythrocyte sedimentation ...

lMEDICINAL FORMS There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from s ...

Vitamin B complex 20-Jul-2017 lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Treatment of deficiency ▶BY MOUTH USING SYRUP ▶Child 1–11 months: 5 mL 3 tim ...

In patients with normal cardiac function ascorbic acid should be introduced 1 month after starting desferrioxamine. lINTERACTION ...

Oral drops EXCIPIENTS:May contain Alcohol ▶One-Alpha(LEO Pharma) Alfacalcidol 2 microgram per 1 mlOne-Alpha 2 micrograms/ml oral ...

Colecalciferol 10000 unitE-D 310 , 000 unit tablets| 30 tablet £ 95. 00 Colecalciferol 20000 unitE-D 320 , 000 unit tablets| 30 ...

Colecalciferol 3200 unitFultium-D 33 , 200 unit capsules| 30 capsuleP£ 13. 32 DT = £ 13. 32 | 90 capsuleP£ 39. 96 Colecalciferol ...

Calcium carbonate 1.25 gram, Colecalciferol 200 unitCalcichew D 3 chewable tablets| 100 tabletp£ 7. 68 DT = £ 7. 68 ▶Calcichew D ...

lPATIENT AND CARER ADVICEPatient or carers should be given advice on how to administer calcium and ergocalciferol tablets. lMEDI ...