Our pharmacy team understands that caring for children often requires more than just the right medication—it requires the right form, flavor, and dose to match a child’s age, size, and preferences. That’s why we offer customized pediatric compounding services to help meet the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents when commercially available options may not be suitable.
We work closely with pediatricians and caregivers to prepare personalized medications that may help make administration easier, more accurate, and more comfortable for young patients.
Common Pediatric Needs for Compounded Medications
Children may need compounded medications for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Acid reflux (GERD)
- Seizure management
- Behavioral or developmental concerns
- Skin conditions (eczema, diaper rash, warts)
- Respiratory conditions (asthma, cough, allergies)
- Pain or inflammation
- Nutritional support or supplementation
- Oral thrush and infections
- Antibiotic therapy (in alternate flavors or forms)
Individualized Dosing and Personalized Formulations
Standard commercial doses may not be the best choice for pediatric patients, especially infants and toddlers. At Wingate’s Pharmacy, we:
- Prepare exact dosages based on your child’s age, weight, and condition
- Offer dye-free, sugar-free, or preservative-free options upon request
- Combine multiple active ingredients (when prescribed) into one preparation to reduce the number of doses needed
Pediatric-Friendly Dosage Forms and Delivery Options
To help make taking medicine easier for both kids and caregivers, we offer:
- Oral suspensions, syrups, and solutions
- Chewable troches or lozenges
- Topical creams, gels, or ointments
- Suppositories
- Mini capsules or sprinkle powders
- Flavored lollipops for specific conditions
We also offer child-safe packaging and syringes for accurate, mess-free dosing.
Popular kid-friendly flavors include:
- Bubblegum
- Strawberry
- Grape
- Orange Cream
- Marshmallow
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why would my child need a compounded medication?
Commercial medications may not offer appropriate strengths, forms, or flavors for pediatric patients. Compounding allows your child’s medication to be customized based on their needs and your prescriber’s instructions.
Can you flavor my child’s medicine?
Yes! We offer a variety of child-approved flavors to help improve palatability and ease of use.
What if my child has allergies or sensitivities?
Let your prescriber know. We can prepare compounded medications free from common allergens, dyes, sugars, or preservatives when instructed.
How do I give my child a compounded medication accurately?
We provide dosing syringes and clear instructions for each prescription. Our pharmacists are happy to walk you through it.
Personalized Service You Can Count On
Caring for children takes compassion, patience, and creativity—and so does preparing their medications. At Wingate’s Pharmacy, our team is here to support families and pediatric providers with customized, child-friendly compounded solutions.
Contact us today to speak with a pharmacist or request more information about our pediatric compounding services.