Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2393-9079
Online ISSN: 2393-9087
CODEN : IJPPTK
Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (IJPP) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award programs. With more...Review Article
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Volume : 9, Issue : 1, Year : 2022
Article Page : 18-23
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2022.004
Abstract
Usage of off label medications in infants, children and adolescents, is an important public health issue that needs to be addressed. An overwhelming number of drugs are prescribed in every pediatric specialty without proper labeling that is essential to ensure child safety. The problem is larger and more complex in the cases of medications used in neonates, infants and children with chronic and/or rare disease. The article also emphasises that off-label use if often acceptable and is often necessitated because of a lack of gold standard drug trials in this age group.
Keywords: Drug formulary, Pediatrics
How to cite : Unni J C, Joseph R B, Off-label medications in pediatrics. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2022;9(1):18-23
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