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BNF for Children 2014-2015

The hard copy of the British National Formulary for Children 2014-2015 has been updated and published. Electronic versions are updated monthly.

Hard copies can be ordered from the publishers however many NHS clinicians should receive a free hard copy through usual channels and can also access the online version.

Significant changes in this revision include:

  • Revised dose and monitoring requirements for gentamicin in neonatal sepsis
  • Safety restrictions on the use of codeine, domperidone, and metoclopramide
  • Significant dose changes to amoxicillin, ampicillin, paracetamol, metronidazole, and naloxone
  • New advice on switching between different manufacturers’ products of an antiepileptic drug
  • Updated advice on the use of ototoxic ear drops in children with perforated tympanic membrane or patent grommet
  • Changes to recommendations on interchangeability of oral mesalazine preparations
  • Updated guidance on prevention of pertussis
  • Rotavirus vaccine included on immunisation schedule, and changes to schedule for meningococcal group C conjugate vaccine
  • New safety information on serious hypersensitivity reactions with intravenous iron

Action: BNFC is the primary source of prescribing information when prescribing to all children up to the age of 18 years.

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