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Paediatric and neonatal medicine

23rd January 2019

Which oral vitamin D dosing regimens correct deficiency in pregnancy?

This UKMi Q&A evaluates the available evidence at the time of publication to address issues associated with vitamin D dosing in pregnancy

11th November 2018

Safety in Lactation: Antipsychotics

Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Oral and non-depot antipsychotics with less…

10th November 2018

Safety in Lactation: Drugs for movement disorders

Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Drugs for dystonias and other involuntary…

30th October 2018

Shortage of Stemetil (prochlorperazine) 5mg/5ml Syrup

Sanofi, the sole supplier of the liquid formulation, have very limited stock available, and this is likely to run out in the next three weeks.…

18th October 2018

How should medicines be dosed in children who are obese?

Obesity results in physiological changes that can affect the volume of distribution and the clearance of drugs. The extent of these changes is variable and…

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Stannsoporfin

20th August 2018

Shortage of Ativan (lorazepam) Injection 4 mg in 1 ml

Pfizer, the sole licensed UK supplier of Ativan (lorazepam 4mg/ml injection), are experiencing supply issues and there may be limited supply and stock restrictions until…

20th August 2018

Safety in Lactation: Non-beta lactam antibiotics and antibacterials

paedAdditional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Aminoglycosides Only small or negligible amounts…

17th July 2018

In use product safety assessment report for intravenous paracetamol in paediatrics

In May 2010, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a safety update to healthcare professionals in the UK highlighting the risk of…

5th June 2018

Safety in Lactation: Antidepressants

Additional information relating to breastfeeding To be used in conjunction with individual drug entries for specific information and guidance. Monamine-oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Due to the…

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