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Pediatric compounding

Medications that kids will actually take.

Flavored oral suspensions, dye-free capsules, lollipops, and chewables — formulated to your pediatrician's specification. For children who can't swallow pills, won't tolerate standard formulations, or need a dose that doesn't come off the shelf.

Flavored
Suspensions & chews
Dye-free
Allergy-aware bases
Custom
Dose & delivery form
Compounding lab at TFC Pharmacy
Pediatric
Rx
Why pediatric compounds

Three reasons pediatricians send their patients here.

Dose by weight, not pill

A 14 kg toddler needs a different dose than the manufactured 5 mg tablet. We compound liquids and capsules to the exact mg/kg your pediatrician orders.

Dye-free, sugar-free, allergen-free

Standard pediatric suspensions are loaded with dyes and inactive ingredients. We can leave them out — clean bases for the child with sensitivities.

Flavors children prefer

Cherry, bubblegum, grape, watermelon, marshmallow, banana. We work with the flavor your child actually likes — not the one the manufacturer chose.

Common pediatric formulas

Most-prescribed pediatric compounds we fill.

Every formula is prepared to your pediatrician's specification. Below are what we make most often.

Omeprazole suspension

Oral · Flavored
Omeprazole 2 mg/mL · sodium bicarbonate suspension · dye-free
Use: Infant reflux, GERD. Flavored cherry, grape, or unflavored.

Lansoprazole suspension

Oral · Flavored
Lansoprazole 3 mg/mL · suspension
Use: Alternative PPI for children who don't tolerate omeprazole.

Ranitidine suspension

Oral · Flavored
Ranitidine 15 mg/mL · suspension (post-FDA reapproval lots)
Use: H2 blocker. When commercial ranitidine isn't available at pediatric strength.

Cyproheptadine suspension

Oral · Flavored
Cyproheptadine 0.4 mg/mL · suspension
Use: Appetite stimulation, cyclical vomiting, migraine prophylaxis in children.

Spironolactone suspension

Oral · Flavored
Spironolactone 25 mg/mL · dye-free, sugar-free
Use: Pediatric cardiology, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, edema management.

Sildenafil suspension

Oral · Flavored
Sildenafil 2.5 mg/mL · suspension
Use: Pediatric pulmonary hypertension. Compounded when commercial isn't dose-appropriate.

Hydroxyzine lollipop

Pediatric
Hydroxyzine 12.5 – 25 mg · grape or cherry lollipop
Use: Pre-procedure anxiolysis. Children take it without resistance.

Diaper rash combo

Topical
Nystatin + Zinc oxide + Hydrocortisone 1% + Mupirocin · barrier base
Use: Persistent diaper rash with fungal & inflammatory components.

Magic mouthwash (pediatric)

Oral rinse
Lidocaine 2% + Diphenhydramine + Maalox (BMX +/− nystatin)
Use: Pediatric oncology mucositis, hand-foot-mouth, oral ulcers.

Custom-strength capsule

Oral
Most APIs · pediatric mg ranges · gluten/dye-free shell available
Use: When the commercial tablet's smallest strength is still too high to safely halve.
Process

From pediatrician's script to your kid's spoon, in four steps.

01

Pediatrician sends Rx

eRx, fax (323-348-4213), or phone. We'll confirm receipt when we get your Rx.

02

Flavor & base selected

We text you to confirm flavor preference and check for allergens.

03

Compounded by hand

Turnaround depends on complexity — we'll confirm timing when the prescription is received.

04

Pickup or delivery

Pickup in store or ask about delivery. Cold-chain when needed.

PEDIATRIC COMPOUNDING
Pediatric compounds with flavoring and child-appropriate vehicles, prepared in our PCAB-accredited lab. Call (323) 348-4205 when your prescriber sends a compound prescription or you need a transfer.
Common questions

Pediatric compounds, frequently asked.

Are compounded medications safe for children?

Yes, when prepared by a licensed compounding pharmacy to a prescriber's specification. We compound under USP <795> non-sterile standards, use FDA-registered API sources, and have a board-certified pharmacist double-check every pediatric preparation before it goes out.

What flavors do you offer?

Cherry, bubblegum, grape, watermelon, banana, strawberry, marshmallow, vanilla, chocolate, and unflavored. We can also do natural flavor profiles for parents who avoid artificial flavorings. Just tell us what works for your child.

Can you make it dye-free, sugar-free, gluten-free?

Yes — all three. We routinely make dye-free for kids with sensitivities, sugar-free for kids with diabetes or feeding concerns, and gluten-free for kids with celiac disease. Tell us what to avoid; we'll work around it.

Does insurance cover pediatric compounds?

Often, especially when the compound is necessary because the commercial form isn't dose-appropriate. We bill insurance first; if denied, we can quote a cash price after reviewing the prescription.

How long do pediatric suspensions last?

Beyond-use dates range from 14 days for some refrigerated preparations to 90 days for shelf-stable ones. The exact BUD is on your label. We size the bottle to your child's prescribed course so nothing goes to waste.

Need a pediatric compound filled today?

Pediatric compounds follow the same workflow as other compounds — we'll confirm timing when the Rx arrives. Have your pediatrician send the Rx or transfer from another pharmacy through our patient flow.