Being able to compound custom medications in our state-of-the-art lab is always rewarding; however, some of the most interesting and creative compounds we prepare are for kids. It can be problematic to get children to take traditional medication, but we have several options that can make it easier: from changing a pill or capsule into a liquid to flavoring a medication to make it taste better.
One question we hear often from the parents of our pediatric patients is what to do for a sore throat. Sore throats often occur with tonsillitis, strep throat, or viral infections. In these cases, a popular choice for many patients and their parents are tetracaine lollipops.
We custom make these lollipops in our compounding lab in different flavors and strengths depending on the child’s preferences and needs. Higher strengths are usually reserved for post-surgical patients—often used after a tonsillectomy.
Keep in mind, you will need to have a physician write a prescription for tetracaine lollipops. A typical dosage strength and our most popular flavors are listed here:
TETRACAINE 0.5% LOLLIPOPS
Choose one: Raspberry, Bubble Gum, or Grape
Tetracaine lollipops should not be eaten like candy in one sitting. The directions are as follows:
1. Place the lollipop in your mouth and swirl around until you feel a tingling and/or numbing on your tongue. This should take 30 seconds to two minutes at most.
2. Remove the lollipop and set aside (back in the bag or in a cup).
3. Repeat as needed, perhaps every one to two hours.
Following these directions, one lollipop should last one to two days. Unfortunately, insurance does not cover the cost of our compounded lollipops. Two lollipops cost $25. Most of our patients will tell you, they are well worth the money.
If you or your physician have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call our team at 717-217-6790 or stop by. We would love to talk to you.
*These statements are culmination of the knowledge and experience of the team at Norland Pharmacy. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider with questions concerning any medical condition or treatment. Compounded medications are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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