Exploration of the Problems and Improvement Measures of Dosage of Cetirizine Hydrochloride Syrup for Children / 中国药房
China Pharmacy
;
(12): 3347-3348, 2015.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-501035
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To improve the accuracy of the Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup pediatric dose for children. METH-ODSThe dosage of Cetirizine hydrochloride syrup for children with chronic urticaria was accurately measured and compared with before and after pharmacists’intervention.RESULTS:
The dosage before and after pharmacists’intervention was significantly high-er than prescribed dosage,the dosage after intervention was lower than before intervention,the differences were statistically signifi-cant(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS:
It is commonly existed that the dosage to children is higher than the prescribed dosage. It is sug-gested that doctors should strictly follow the printed label to make a prescription,pharmacists should strengthen the guidance and in-tervention on medication,and pharmaceutical manufacturers can manufacture suitable Cetirizine hydrochloride preparations special-ly for children to improve drug compliance and dosage accuracy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
China Pharmacy
Year:
2015
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Article
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