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Compounded PrescriptionIt is a prescription that include drugs prepared by the pharmacist at the time of dispensing which are not available as a patent preparation. They are prepared by mixing two or more drugs in variety o f dosage forms including capsules, solutions , ointments, creams, packets or lotions.
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Cont.2- in case of unavailability of small doses: Example : Phenobarbitone 5mg Glucose Add Q.S ( quantiata suficienta) Mitte 30 packets This preparation is useful in the treatment of febrile convulsion in neonates ,, because the drug in the tablet form is available in a strength of 15-30 mg.
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cont3- In case of unavailability of certain ingredient needed for treatment of certain disease in one patent drug Example : Salicylic acid 3gm Benzoic acid 6gm Alcohol add to 100ml This preparation is useful for fungal infections ( tinea interdigitalis).
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Cont.4- when patent compound is not available and it is needed for our patients Example : Ergotamine 0.5mg Metoclopramide 10 mg Paracetamol 500 mg Make 30 caps This preparation is useful in treatment of acute attack of migraine