Pediatric Compounding Solutions
Customized Care for Your Child’s Unique Needs
At Whole Health Compounding Pharmacy Glebe, we believe that medicine time shouldn’t be a time of stress for parents or children. Children are not just “small adults”—their developing systems require precise dosing, and their sensory preferences often dictate whether a treatment plan succeeds or fails. We work in a collaborative “Triad” with you and your pediatrician to create medications that are safe, accurate, and easy to take.
Overcoming the Challenges of Pediatric Medicine
Standard, mass-produced medications often fail to meet the needs of the pediatric population for several reasons:
- The “One-Size-Fits-All” Strength: Commercial tablets often come in strengths meant for adults. For an infant or toddler, these doses are far too high. Splitting tablets at home is inaccurate and can lead to dangerous fluctuations in blood levels.
- Palatability Issues: Many life-saving medications, such as certain antibiotics or reflux treatments, are naturally very bitter. If a child spits out half the dose due to taste, the therapy is compromised.
- Sensitive Ingredients: Many commercial liquids contain high amounts of sugar, artificial dyes (like Red #40), alcohol, or preservatives that can cause adverse reactions in sensitive children or those with specific dietary restrictions (e.g., ketogenic diets for epilepsy).
The Whole Health Glebe Advantage: Precision & Taste
We utilize the MAZ Planetary Mixer, which is a game-changer for pediatric safety. Unlike hand-shaken bottles, the MAZ uses centrifugal force to create a perfectly “homogenous” suspension.
Accuracy in Every Spoonful
In pediatric medicine, a fraction of a milliliter matters.
- Uniform Suspension: Traditional mixers can leave air bubbles or allow the active medicine to “clump” at the bottom of the bottle. The MAZ ensures the medication is distributed perfectly throughout the liquid. This means the first dose from the bottle is exactly as strong as the last dose.
- Stability: By removing air (de-aeration), the MAZ protects the medication from breaking down, ensuring it stays effective for the entire duration of the child’s treatment.
Sensory-Friendly Textures (The Ointment Mill)
For children with sensory processing sensitivities or a strong gag reflex, the “feel” of a medicine is as important as the taste.
- No-Grit Guarantee: We process our oral pastes and medicated “gummies” through our Three-Roll Ointment Mill. This reduces particles to a sub-micron size, creating a silky-smooth texture that is much easier for children to swallow.
Specialized Pediatric Care Areas
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
Dermatology
ADHD & Sleep
Our Pediatric Compounding Services
Customized Flavoring Library
We don’t just “mask” taste; we transform the medication experience. We offer a wide range of child-tested, pharmaceutical-grade flavors:
- Favorites: Bubblegum, Grape, Strawberry, Watermelon, and Marshmallow.
- Unique Options: Sour Apple or Chocolate (great for masking bitter-salty medications).
Innovative Delivery Formats
- Oral Liquids & Suspensions: Sugar-free and dye-free options for infants.
- Medicated Troches/Lollipops: Ideal for older children who prefer a slow-release format or have difficulty swallowing liquids.
- Transdermal Gels: For children who absolutely cannot tolerate oral medication (due to severe nausea or refusal), certain drugs can be formulated to be absorbed through the skin of the wrist or thigh.
Quality & Compliance Standard
Mandatory Disclosure: Pediatric compounded preparations at Whole Health Compounding Pharmacy Glebe are prepared based on a practitioner’s prescription. These preparations are not evaluated by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness, or quality.
- Designated Manager: Renu Pillay, RPh
- Accreditation Number: #306266
- Turnaround Time: Most BHRT formulations are completed within 24–48 hours in our Glebe laboratory.
- Secure Delivery: We offer traceable, “Cold-Chain” auditable delivery across Ottawa to protect the chemical integrity of your hormones.