About Pediatrics
Your child and their medication don’t always make for a good combination, but with our pediatric compounding at WELLHealth Rx we can turn “yuck” into “yum.” Flavoring bitter antibiotics are just one way we can help. Or how about turning that antibiotic into small suppositories!
Since each child’s size, weight, allergies, and drug tolerance are different, WELLHealth Rx can work with you and your child’s pediatrician to make sure that the medication prescribed is taken as directed with no muss and no fuss.
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Ricker Pharmacy works with you and your child's pediatrician to create custom medications that are taken as directed—with no muss and no fuss. Contact us today to learn about our pediatric compounding options.
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Some of the other medication forms we can provide for your child include
Pacifier bottle with medication syringe inserts
Flavored Liquids
Flavored Medicated Lollipops
Flavored Ice Popsicles
Topical and Transdermal creams
Suppositories
Flavored Sublingual troches
Flavored Capsules
Effervescent Powder Packets
Rapidly Dissolving Tablets
Some of the flavoring options we have are
Apple
Banana
Bubble Gum
Chocolate
Grape
Grape Bubble Gum
Lemon
Orange
Raspberry
Sour Apple
Strawberry
Watermelon
Marshmallow
Peanut Butter
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about our pediatric compounding services.
What types of medications can you compound for children?
We can compound virtually any medication your child's pediatrician prescribes into a child-friendly form. This includes antibiotics, pain medications, allergy medications, and more—transformed into flavored liquids, lollipops, popsicles, troches, creams, suppositories, and other creative forms.
What flavors are available for my child's medication?
We offer over 14 kid-favorite flavors including Apple, Banana, Bubble Gum, Chocolate, Grape, Grape Bubble Gum, Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Sour Apple, Strawberry, Watermelon, Marshmallow, and Peanut Butter. Your child can even help pick their favorite!
My child can't swallow pills. What alternatives do you offer?
We offer many alternatives including flavored liquids, medicated lollipops, ice popsicles, sublingual troches that dissolve in the mouth, rapidly dissolving tablets, topical and transdermal creams, suppositories, effervescent powder packets, and pacifier bottles with medication syringe inserts for infants.
Can you make medications free from allergens and dyes?
Absolutely! We specialize in creating medications that are free from common allergens, artificial dyes, sugar, preservatives, lactose, and gluten. We tailor each formulation to your child's specific allergies and sensitivities.
How does the dosing work for children of different ages and sizes?
Since each child's size, weight, allergies, and drug tolerance are different, we work with your child's pediatrician to calculate the exact dosage needed. The medication is then compounded to deliver that precise dose in whichever form works best for your child.
How do I get started with pediatric compounding?
Simply have your child's pediatrician send a prescription to Ricker Pharmacy. Our compounding team will then work with you to choose the best dosage form and flavor for your child. You can also call us directly to discuss options before your next doctor's visit.