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Search Results : Acid Suppression (Children) (Lansoprazole - Acid Suppression (Children))
Records returned : 8 (on 05 Nov 2024 at 09:17:05). Return to search results for ' Acid Suppression (Children) '.
Drug
Indication
Status
Trust Alignment
Links
Restrictions/Comments
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Capsules
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
2nd line treatment option in children who are able to swallow capsules.
Some capsules are licensed to be opened and have their contents mixed with water, apple/tomato juice or sprinkled on soft food (e.g. yoghurt, apple puree)
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Oro-dispersible
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
2nd line treatment option in children unable to swallow omeprazole or lansoprazole capsules.
Oro-dispersible tablets disperse in the mouth to release gastro-resistant granules. Lansoprazole is NOT absorbed sublingually. The gastro-resistant granules must be swallowed for the medicine to be effective. The FasTabsĀ® can also be administered in apple or orange juice.
01.03.05
Green
Formulations :
- Capsules
ASPH
RSFT
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).
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Granules
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
ONLY for children 10kg or more, with enteral feeding tubes (6Fr or larger) in place.
For children unable to swallow tablets, omeprazole or lansprazole capsules or orodispersible tablets would be preferred alternative options
01.03.05
Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
- Dispersible tablets
ASPH
RSFT
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
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Only for children under 10kg and/or with a feeding tube less than 8Fr
Red
Formulations :
- Powder
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
Important
Aclomep powder - ASPH NICU only
Non Formulary
Formulations :
- Tablets
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Primary Care
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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
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CDF
ICB
Treatment commissioned by the ICB
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Green
Black
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Green (see narrative)
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Blue
Green - Black
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Do not initiate in new patients