Pharmacy

British National Formulary for Children 2006

Publication Date August 2006
Publisher Pharmaceutical Press
Product Type Book
Pages 920
ISBN Number 0 85369 676 4
Product Code PHP056

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Summary

This new edition includes up-to-date guidance for doctor, pharmacists and nurses on the safe and effective use of medicines for managing childhood conditions. Information in BNFC has been validated against emerging evidence, best practice guidelines and advice from a network of clinical experts.
BNFC is published under the guidance of a Paediatric Formulary Committee

Who should buy this book

All healthcare professionals who prescribe, dispense or give medicines to children in community or hospitals including hospital doctors, GPs, nurses, pharmacists.

Why buy this book

This book offers the following features:
• Shares the familiar structure of the BNF but with a paediatric focus
• Is designed to be used in paediatric and general practice settings
• Includes authoritative advice on licensed as well as unlicensed use of medicines
• Includes practical information on all drugs in common use for children from birth up to the age of 18 years

Content

1. Guidance notes on choosing the right drug for common childhood conditions
2. Details of cautions, contra-indications, and side-effects of drugs together with the type of preparations available
3. Comprehensive dosing guidance for children, from birth up to age of 18 years
4. Guidance on topics ranging from prescription writing to reporting adverse drug reactions
5. Guidance on drug administration
6. Information on sourcing imported products or specials