Sweetener content of common pediatric oral liquid medications. Dental caries potential of liquid medications. Laine GA, Hossain SMH, Solis RT et al. Polyethylene glycol nephrotoxicity secondary to prolonged high-dose intravenous lorazepam. Ethanol in liquid preparations intended for children.
Panel recommends limits on alcohol content of nonprescription products.
The authors of this brief review present a summary of the eight pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and safety studies of famotidine, an H 2 -antagonist, in children. To date, three kinetics studies have been performed, demonstrating similar results. A retrospective study of 3,144 children treated at a university medical center clinic was conducted to identify risk factors associated with the need for psychotropic medications. Children from higher socioeconomic environments and two-parent households were more likely to receive psychotropic medications. The authors theorize that this higher rate of use reflects a greater likelihood for parents in these environments to seek medical attention and the availability of health insurance.