What Is a “Dosage Form?”

 

A dosage form is the shape of your medicine.  Capsules and liquids are common dosage forms.  Compounded dosage forms offer more options and may include lozenges, lollipops, and topically applied creams. 

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Many patients are helped by commercially-available medicine, but you may benefit from using a customized medicine instead.
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Many patients with many circumstances could be helped with a compounded medication, but these are some of the most common patient concerns:

 

1.    Do you feel like your medication doesn’t quite “fit” you? 

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       Examples:  “My prescriber says the medication I am taking is working, but I wonder if it could help me more .”

                            “I tried one dose of medicine, but it was too low.  My prescriber had me take a higher dose, but

                             then I had side effects.”

2.    Have you ever had a difficult time giving a medication to a child?

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        Example:   “My child needs a daily medication, but giving it is a daily battle!” 

 

 3.    Do you struggle to give a medication to a pet?

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        Examples:  “My veterinarian tells me I have to give this medicine to my pet, but I hate trying to try to

                             force the tablet down the throat.”

                            “The family hamster needs medicine, but no one makes medicine just for hamsters!”

                            “My prize-winning thoroughbred has gastric upset, how can I help?" 

 4.    Have you ever had a hard time remembering to take your medications, or wished there was an easier way to take them?

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        Examples:  “I take 3 different capsules every morning, 2 more with lunch, and 4 more when I go to bed at night.”

                             “Some of my capsules are so large I have a hard time swallowing them.”

 5.    Have you ever avoided taking a medication because of an allergy or intolerance to an ingredient, such as a filler, dye, or fragrance?

YES...Click here to learn about a suggested solution

        Example:     “I’m allergic to lactose, which is a major ingredient in most manufactured medications.”

 

 

 

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1.    Do you feel like your medication doesn’t quite “fit” you?

Examples: “My prescriber says the medication I am taking is working, but I wonder if it could help me more .”

                    “I tried one dose of medicine, but it was too low.  My prescriber had me take a higher dose, but then I had

                    side effects.”

 

Suggested solution from your Compounding Pharmacist:

Manufactured medications are designed to treat the masses, not You.  You may be able to work with your prescriber and your compounding pharmacist to develop a customized medication with the exact dose that helps you best without causing side effects. 

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2.    Have you ever had a difficult time giving a medication to a child?

Example:     “My child needs a daily medication, but giving it is a daily battle!”

 

Suggested solution from your Compounding Pharmacist:

Medication can be formulated to appeal to your child’s favorite flavors, and unique dosage forms like lozenges, lollipops, and popsicles are innovative alternatives that inspire children to take their medicine.

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3.    Do you struggle to give a medication to a pet? 

Example:     “My veterinarian tells me I have to give this medicine to my pet, but I hate trying to try to

                      force the tablet down the throat”

                       “The family hamster needs medicine, but no one makes medicine just for hamsters!”

                       “My prize-winning thoroughbred has gastric upset, how can I help?"

Suggested solution from your Compounding Pharmacist:

Few manufactured medications meet the needs of veterinary patients.  No one knows your pet better than you do, so working with your veterinarian and your compounding pharmacist can result in a customized medicine that makes life easier for both you and your pet.

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4.     Have you ever had a hard time remembering to take your medications, or wished there was an easier way to take them?

Example:     “I take 3 different capsules every morning, 2 more with lunch, and 4 more when I go to bed at night.”

                      “Some of my capsules are so large I have a hard time swallowing them.”

Suggested solution from your Compounding Pharmacist:

Your medications may be able to be combined into one dosage form, or compounded into a dosage form that is easier for you to take.

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5.    Have you ever avoided taking a medication because of an allergy or intolerance to an ingredient, such as a filler, dye, or fragrance?

Example:     “I’m allergic to lactose, which is a major ingredient in most manufactured medications.”

Suggested solution from your Compounding Pharmacist:

With a prescription from your prescriber, a medication can be compounded for you that will be compatible with any allergies or intolerances you may have.

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