Frequency of dispensing paediatric medicines with high sugar content by pharmacists in Barcelona

Abstract

It is very important to advise parents, pharmacists, paediatricians, and paediatric dentists about low-sweetener paediatric medicine alternatives to control the high content sucrose medicines. The aim should be to reduce the intake of over the counter medication.

Türkiye'nin Kuzeydoğusunda reçete edilen pediatrik ilaçların karyojenik ve aşındırıcı potansiyelinin değerlendirilmesi: Bir in vitro çalışma

“…21 In a previous study, it was found that 94% of parents did not brush the teeth of their children after syrup use. 22 For this reason, considering the cariogenic and erosive potential of sweetened and acidic medicaments that are prescribed for children, parents must be informed about this issue for adequate oral clearance after each dose of the drug as the primary step. 9 Medical prescriptions must always be supervised by healthcare professionals, and if possible, cariogenic or sugar-free medicaments should be prescribed.…”

“…9 Medical prescriptions must always be supervised by healthcare professionals, and if possible, cariogenic or sugar-free medicaments should be prescribed. 15,22 However, it is considered that opinions based on the production of medicaments with low sugar content may be recommended to drug manufacturers.…”