Pediatric GI Compounding

Why Standard Pediatric GI Prescriptions Are Often a Struggle

An estimated one in ten children between ages 6 and 11 has real difficulty swallowing a pill — not stubbornness, an actual physical or developmental hurdle. Commercial liquid formulations, when they exist at all, come in one flavor and one concentration, and plenty of kids reject them outright. For a gastrointestinal condition that requires consistent daily dosing, like reflux management, a medication the child won't take reliably isn't really working, no matter how well it would work if they did.

Compounding lets a pharmacist prepare the prescribed medication in a flavor a specific child will accept, at a concentration that matches their prescribed dose exactly, without needing to rely on a single commercial liquid option that may not exist for that medication in the first place.

What We Compound for Pediatric GI Conditions

• Flavored liquid suspensions in options like bubblegum, cherry, grape, watermelon, and other kid-friendly flavors
• Custom concentrations matched precisely to a child’s prescribed dose and weight
• Dye-free and additive-free formulations for children with sensitivities
• Alternative forms for medications that don’t come in a commercial liquid version at all

Working With Parents and Prescribers

We prepare every pediatric formulation strictly according to the prescriber's written order — flavoring and form are adjusted for the child, but dosing comes directly from the prescription. If a parent has a specific flavor preference or a known sensitivity, that's worth mentioning when the prescription is submitted so we can factor it in from the start.

How to Get Started

Your child's prescriber sends the prescription to UnityRX by phone, fax, or e-prescribe, and we prepare the formulation to the order — promptly. It's available for pickup at our Plano, TX location or delivery. Questions about dosing, flavor options, or whether a compounded formulation makes sense for your child's condition should go to your prescriber first.

See our Gastrointestinal Compounding overview page for the full range of GI services we provide.

Related GI Conditions We Compound For

You may also be interested in: Nausea & Vomiting (Anti-Emetic) Compounding · Post-Bariatric & Malabsorption Compounding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you deliver compounded pediatric medications?

Yes. UnityRX offers delivery in addition to in-store pickup at our Plano, TX location.

How do I submit a prescription for a flavored pediatric GI medication?

Have your child’s prescriber send the order to UnityRX by phone at 972-214-0350, by fax to 972-214-0351, or through e-prescribe.

What flavors are available for compounded pediatric medications?

Common options include bubblegum, cherry, grape, watermelon, tutti-frutti, banana, chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, among others. Let us know your child’s preference when the prescription is submitted.

Can you make a dye-free version for a child with sensitivities?

Yes, when specified in the prescriber’s order. Let us know about any known sensitivities so we can prepare the formulation accordingly.

Is compounded medication as effective as the commercial version for my child?

Compounded medications are prepared to the exact specifications in your child’s prescriber’s order. Any questions about effectiveness for your child’s specific condition should be directed to their prescriber.

UnityRX Pharmacy LLC is a licensed compounding pharmacy. Compounded pediatric gastrointestinal preparations are prepared pursuant to a valid prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individually identified patient. Consult your child's prescriber regarding whether a compounded preparation is appropriate.