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Sugar-free liquid pharmaceuticals.

C M Dangor, A M Veltman

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde

|August 16, 1986

Summary

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Healthcare providers should be aware of sugar-free liquid medicines for chronically ill children to prevent dental caries. Continued updates are needed as more sucrose-free pediatric formulations become available.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Medicine
Dental Public Health
Pharmacology

Background:

Increased incidence of dental caries reported in chronically ill children using sugar-containing medications.
Oral health is a significant concern for vulnerable pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

To inform healthcare personnel about the availability of sucrose-free pediatric oral preparations.
To highlight the importance of selecting appropriate formulations for children at risk of dental disease.

Main Methods:

Review of available pediatric liquid oral preparations.
Identification of formulations containing sucrose versus sucrose-free alternatives.

Main Results:

A list of sugar-free liquid oral preparations is presented.

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Awareness of these alternatives is crucial for preventing medication-related dental caries.

Conclusions:

Healthcare providers must be informed about sucrose-free options to mitigate dental risks in chronically ill children.
The list of available sugar-free preparations requires ongoing updates due to product reformulation.