Though tablets and capsules are not considered suitable for children under the age of 2 years [9], we reported that 26% of children in this age group received tablets or capsules. Tablets and capsules have been given to children under the age of 2 years which is not recommended. Tablets and capsules would have been tested on children under the age of 2 years. Parents would have definitely manipulated (split/ crushed and mixed with food or other liquids/opened the capsules) tablets and capsules before administering. The efficacy, bio availability and safety of tablets and capsules after manipulation is questionable. This leads to irrational use of medicine in children. ...
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