Necessity of the suitable dosage forms for children and development of pediatric formulation

Abstract

Children needs the dosage forms suitable for pediatric use. A surface body area and weight change rapidly by the age. Therefore the dosage flexibility for pediatric formulation is needed. Moreover, oral medication has to be good taste. Development of age-appropriate medicine is important, because it usually influences children’s treatment adherence. Recently, improved technology of the orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) in Japan and the active development of mini-tablets formulation in foreign countries is attracting attention. The pediatric medicine manufacturing laboratory started by our center facilitates support the promotion of development of pediatric formulation.