Paediatric specific dosage forms
World Health Organization reports that around half of medication prescriptions are not taken as advised. Paediatric populations greatly differs from adults, it is therefore essential for physicians to have a good understanding of such variations in order to prescribe and administer the right dosage and form. This would thereby limit the potential of medicine related adverse effects. The article published in International Journal of Pharmaceutics highlights main gastrointestinal tract anatomical and physiological differences between paediatrics and adults. Authors also provide a thorough review on pharmacokinetic profiles, such as absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination. Read the full article by the link!