Paediatric Medicines, Vaccines, and OTC PDF

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University of Sunderland

Kathryn Davison and Deanne Marshall

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paediatric medicine childhood medicine vaccines healthcare

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This document provides an overview of paediatric medicines, vaccines, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. It discusses licensing procedures, aims, and considerations for using these medicines in children. The document is from the University of Sunderland.

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WEEK 17 OSPAP Programme Paediatric medicines vaccines and OTC MPHM14 Kathryn Davison and Deanne Marshall Paediatrics Sl...

WEEK 17 OSPAP Programme Paediatric medicines vaccines and OTC MPHM14 Kathryn Davison and Deanne Marshall Paediatrics Slide 1 of 84 WEEK 17 Aims Following this lecture you will have a better understanding of the challenges of dealing with young patients. The various minor ailments of childhood. The various infective diseases of childhood. The complex diseases which require referral. How to treat minor conditions OTC. Special considerations Paediatrics Slide 2 of 84 WEEK 17 Licensing of Medicines in Children (1) All marketed medicines must have a product licence…..see individual SPC’s o Indication o route o dose o age Many medicines do not have a licence for use in children ‘off-label’ use Medicines Act makes provision for this use Paediatrics Slide 3 of 84 WEEK 17 Licensing of Medicines in Children (2) Common examples of ‘off-label’ medicines salbutamol in children

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