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Paediatric oral compounding: expert insights from a global study

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

A new global study from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)s Pediatric Formulations Focus Group is the first to report current and global paediatric oral extemporaneous compounding practices. The FIP study aimed to identify current global paediatric oral extemporaneous compounding practices, challenges and needs.

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Does coffee affect your cholesterol?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Coffee itself doesn’t contain any cholesterol, but its natural oils contain kahweol and cafestol , two chemical compounds that have the potential to raise cholesterol levels. In other words, yes, the chemical compounds in coffee can raise cholesterol, but the effect coffee has on your cholesterol depends on individual factors.

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Evaluating NMR relaxometry for antibody identification

European Pharmaceutical Review

NMR relaxation methods distinguish between components (phases or compounds) that have different molecular mobilities For monoclonal antibodies, identification methodologies can employ chromatography, spectroscopy, isoelectric focusing, capillary electrophoresis and peptide mapping techniques. 2007; 66(11-12): 963–8. Chromatographia.

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

The first article was published in 2007, and it showed LDN as an effective and safe therapy for Crohn’s disease. [4] LDN can be taken in the form of a compounded tablet, capsule, liquid, or transdermal formulation. It’s also best to work with a compounding pharmacy that can help you titrate your dose correctly.

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Will Honey and Chocolate Ease Your Cough?

The People's Pharmacy

It is rich in phenolic compounds that have antioxidant activity ( Kavanaugh et al, Food Chemistry, Jan. Research in guinea pigs shows that the cacao compound theobromine can suppress the cough reflex ( Usmani et al, FASEB Journal , Feb. The authors report that honey was effective in children over one year old. What Is Manuka Honey?

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Can you use montelukast for allergies? [ANSWERED]

Druggist

As the name suggests, anti histamines reduce the actions of histamine, which is the leading compound (mediator) released by cells contributing to symptoms of allergies. 2007 Sep;39(7):232-6. Philip G, Williams-Herman D, Patel P, Weinstein SF, Alon A, Gilles L, Tozzi CA, Dass SB, Reiss TF (2007). 2007 May-Jun;28(3):296-304.

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8 health benefits of elderberry

The Checkup by Singlecare

Anthocyanin functions as an antioxidant, a compound produced naturally in the body but also present in foods. What’s more, elderberries have a compound similar to a neuraminidase inhibitor. These compounds can be poisonous and potentially life-threatening because they release cyanide. It works like antiviral medication.”