2023 | NMIC Bulletin Vol. 29 No. 1 Use of Medicines in Children

18 January, 2023

Use of Medicines in Children

Many medicines have not undergone extensive evaluation in children and the “off-label or unlicensed” use of medicines in children is common
Children are particularly susceptible to adverse drug reactions and medication errors
The dose of a medicine, based on age and/or weight, needs to be individualised to the child using a reliable paediatric medicines information resource
Good communication is important between all healthcare professionals involved in the child’s treatment and with the parents/carers