Pediatric Antibiotic Pack Size Compliance With the Dosage Regimen: A Descriptive Study.
Iram MalikMuhammad AtifFatima RiazSaima AsgharNafees AhmadPublished in: Therapeutic innovation & regulatory science (2020)
The study concluded that the packaging sizes of antibiotics failed to supply the recommended dosage regimen to pediatrics for common indications. This may contribute to development of antibiotic resistance among pediatric patients. Health policy makers should devise strict rules and regulations to ensure the availability of child-specific antibiotic pack sizes.