Gentle, compounded antacid or reflux medications in baby-safe forms.
Pediatric Conditions & Child Wellness Compounding
At Care and Save Pharmacy in Altamonte, we believe children deserve treatments designed just for them. Our compounding pharmacists partner with pediatricians, family physicians, and parents to provide customized formulations that are safer, easier to take, and precisely dosed — making medication time gentler and more effective.
Why Choose Care and Save for Pediatric Compounding?
- Precise Dosing by Weight & Age — we formulate strength based on each child’s size and developmental stage.
- Child-Friendly Forms & Flavors — liquids, lollipops, gummies, suspensions, dissolvables, or flavored options.
- Allergen-Free / Gentle Preparations — dye-free, preservative-free, sugar-free, or hypoallergenic options.
- Improved Compliance — formulations kids are more likely to accept (taste, texture, ease).
- Close Provider Collaboration — we work with your child’s doctor to ensure safe, age-appropriate compounds.
Pediatric Concerns We Support
- Difficulty Swallowing / Pill Intolerance
- Allergic Sensitivities to Additives
- Taste Aversion & Medication Refusal
- Need for Unique Strengths / Doses
- Chronic or Rare Pediatric Conditions
- Topical Skin Conditions in Children
- Digestive / GI Issues in Infants & Kids
- Behavioral / Neurological Pediatric Needs
- Respiratory / ENT Pediatric Medications
Conditions & Imbalances We Treat
Acid Reflux / GERD in Infants & Kids
Diaper Rash & Dermatitis
Oral Thrush (Candidiasis)
Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis in Children
Constipation in Children
Acid Reflux / GERD in Infants & Kids
Diaper Rash & Dermatitis
Soothing, healing topical compounds created especially for sensitive infant skin.
Oral Thrush (Candidiasis)
Flavored antifungal suspensions or troches that children can tolerate.
Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis in Children
Constipation in Children
Patient-friendly laxative or stool softener formulations that are easier to administer.
Nausea / Vomiting / GI Discomfort
Attention / Behavioral Support
Anxiety / Mood in Children
Pediatric Pain
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Nausea / Vomiting / GI Discomfort
Low-dose antiemetics or GI supportive therapies in mild, tolerable forms.
Attention / Behavioral Support
Precisely dosed formulations of medications for ADHD or behavioral concerns in child-friendly formats.
Anxiety / Mood in Children
Gentle compound options to support pediatric anxiety under medical supervision.
Pediatric Pain
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s the customization of medications specifically for children: adjusting dose, form, flavor, and ingredients to match children’s needs and limitations.
Many commercially available drugs don’t come in doses, formulations, or flavors tolerable for kids (especially infants). Commercial options may also contain dyes, preservatives, or allergens. Compounding allows tailored solutions.
Through child-friendly forms such as liquids, suspensions, chewables, gummies, dissolvables, flavored forms, or topical preparations, depending on the prescription and condition.
Yes — when prepared by experienced compounding pharmacists and prescribed by a qualified pediatrician or healthcare provider. We follow strict protocols to ensure safety, precision, and suitability for children.
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Pediatric consultation & health history
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Prescription from the child’s provider specifying needs
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Custom compounding & selection of form/dose
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Guidance for administration and follow-up
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Adjustments over time based on growth, response, and tolerance