BNF for Children (BNFC) 2018-2019
Several factors can alter the absorption of drugs taken by mouth in children with a compromised gastrointestinal system. The mos ...
lUNLICENSED USENot licensed for use in distal intestinal obstruction syndrome. lCONTRA-INDICATIONSHyperthyroidism lCAUTIONSAsthm ...
evening before procedure and the second dose on the morning of procedure, alternatively (by mouth) initially 250 mL every 10 – 1 ...
generated during reconstitution and that the solution should be allowed to cool before drinking. lMEDICINAL FORMS There can be v ...
regimen depending on symptoms and response. If disimpaction does not occur after 2 weeks, a stimulant laxative can be added or i ...
Sterculia 19-Feb-2016 lDRUG ACTIONSterculia is a bulk-forming laxative. It relieves constipation by increasing faecal mass which ...
Macrogol 3350 with potassium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride 18-Apr-2018 lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Chronic constipa ...
lMEDICINAL FORMS There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Oral solution CAUTIONA ...
lCONTRA-INDICATIONSConditions associated with increased colonic absorption.gastro-intestinal obstruction.inflammatory bowel dise ...
lPREGNANCYNot known to be harmful—manufacturer advises caution. lBREAST FEEDING ▶With oral usePresent in milk following oral adm ...
lCONTRA-INDICATIONSAcute abdominal conditions.acute inflammatory bowel disease.intestinal obstruction. severe dehydration lCAUTI ...
lUNLICENSED USETabletsnot licensed for use in children under 6 years.Syrupnot licensed for use in children under 2 years. Doses ...
syndrome p. 34 ). It may also occur when intestinal motility or morphology is altered. Prompt investigation is required to ident ...
Loperamide hydrochloride 11-Oct-2017 lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhoea ▶BY MOUTH ▶Child 4–7 years: ...
▶Child 3 months–17 years (body-weight 13–27 kg): 30 mg 3 times a day until diarrhoea stops; maximum duration of treatment 7 days ...
▶Child 1–23 months (body-weight up to 4.5 kg): 1 dose as required, to be mixed with feeds (or water, for breast- fed infants); m ...
infants because accumulation may lead to increased plasma-aluminium concentrations. lHEPATIC IMPAIRMENTAvoid; can cause constipa ...
lMEDICINAL FORMS There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Oral suspension ▶Infac ...
NSAID treatment who areH. pyloripositive and have dyspepsia or a history of gastric or duodenal ulcer, eradication ofH. pylorima ...
▶Child 3–11 years: 2 – 4 mg/kg twice daily (max. per dose 150 mg) ▶Child 12–17 years: 150 mg twice daily, alternatively 300 mg o ...
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