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Search Results : Acid Suppression (Children) (Omeprazole - Acid Suppression (Children))
Records returned : 6 (on 02 May 2024 at 15:42:45). Return to search results for ' Acid Suppression (Children) '.
Drug
Indication
Status
Trust Alignment
Links
Restrictions/Comments
01.03.05
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Preferred
1st line option in children who are able to swallow capsules.
Most capsules can also be opened and mixed with water or fruit juice (licensed).
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Dispersible tablets
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Mezzopram is the preferred brand - smaller granule size. Omeprazole MUPS is an alternative.
Disperse in water then mix with juice, apple sauce or yoghurt
Blue
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Only for children under 10kg and/or with a feeding tube less than 8Fr
Blue
Formulations :
- Oral suspension
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Red
Formulations :
- Powder
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Aclomep powder - ASPH NICU only
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Tablets
ASPH
RSCH
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
For information about the icons and status values within this site, please refer to the keys below.
Icon/Links Key
NFD1
Non formulary
NFD2
Not assessed for formulary status. Apply to APC / DTC before use.
CD
Controlled drug. Prescribing and/or storage requirements may apply
R
Restrictions apply
SA
Safety Alert
U
Unlicensed - no UK marketing license in place
Un
Off-label use. Not licensed for this indication.
NHSE
Treatment commissioned by NHS England
CDF
CDF
ICB
Treatment commissioned by the ICB
BlueTeq form to be completed
NICE
Traffic Light Status Key
Red
Amber
Green
Black
Amber Star
Green (see narrative)
Non Formulary
See Below
N/A
Blue
Green - Black
See narrative
Do not initiate in new patients