At What Age Can Children Start Taking Tablet/Capsule/Caplet/Pill
Caplet/capsule/tablet Most parents are scared of giving solid dosage forms to their children. These include tablet, capsule, caplets (pill). To them, these are adult dosage forms. They may be right to some extent. Newborn babies to neonates and toddlers takes only liquid food. That is because they can digest it easily without stress. As they grow older, their digestive system develop to the point of digesting semi-solid food. No longer than that, they can eat solid food. Children drugs come in different formulation to each age grade. There is oral pediatric drop, suspense, syrups and dispersible tablets. Read Also: How To Calculate Weight Of A Child While most adults can conveniently take solid dosage forms like tablets, capsules, caplets, etc, children cannot take these drugs. But there is a question that is disturbing many parents. They don't know at what age children can be considered adults capable of taking tablets, capsules, caplets, etc. without side effects. Childr...
