What Information is Included on a Pediatric Drug Label?
Pediatric drug labels typically include several key components:
1. Active Ingredients: The primary substances responsible for the drug's therapeutic effect. 2. Dosage Instructions: Information on how much of the drug to administer, how often, and for how long. This section may also include age-specific dosage recommendations. 3. Indications and Usage: Conditions or diseases that the drug is approved to treat. 4. Warnings and Precautions: Potential risks, including serious side effects and contraindications. 5. Adverse Reactions: Common and rare side effects observed in pediatric populations. 6. Pharmacokinetics: How the drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in children.
