Getting kids to take their medicine isn’t always easy. Sometimes the pills are too big. Sometimes they hate the taste. And sometimes the regular version just doesn’t work for them.

That’s why more and more parents are turning to compounded medications.

What Is Compounding?

Compounding is when a pharmacist custom-makes a medication to fit a patient’s exact needs. That includes:

  • Changing the flavour
  • Making a liquid instead of a pill
  • Adjusting the dose
  • Leaving out ingredients that cause allergies

It’s especially helpful for children, who often need smaller doses and better taste options.

Why Regular Medications Don’t Always Work for Kids

Most commercial medications are made for adults. That means:

  • The dosage may be too high
  • The form may not be easy to swallow
  • The taste may make your child refuse to take it

Compounding solves all of these problems. Your child gets the right medicine, the right way.

Common Reasons Parents Choose Compounded Medication

  1. Taste and Texture Problems
    Many kids don’t like the way medicine tastes. Compounding allows pharmacists to add child-friendly flavours like bubblegum, strawberry, or grape.
  2. Pill Swallowing Issues
    Young children often can’t swallow pills. Compounded medicine can be made as a liquid, cream, or even a dissolvable tablet.
  3. Allergy or Sensitivity Concerns
    Some medications have dyes, preservatives, or fillers that cause reactions. Compounding lets the pharmacy leave out those ingredients.
  4. Special Doses
    If your child needs a dose that’s not available in regular pharmacy bottles, a compounding pharmacy can make it exactly as needed.
  5. Medication Shortages
    Sometimes the medicine your child needs is on backorder. Compounding allows us to recreate it safely when commercial options are not available.

How Do I Get Compounded Medication?

You’ll need a prescription from your child’s doctor. Bring it to a pharmacy that offers compounding services. At our pharmacy, we’ll work with your doctor and you to create a medication that’s easy for your child to take – and safe for their needs.