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Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms

A compounding pharmacy’s most significant advantage is its ability to customize the dosage form of medications.

This flexibility is particularly beneficial for patients who cannot take, have not responded to, or have experienced adverse effects from commercially available drugs. Compounding allows for adjustments to the drug’s formulation to address these concerns.

We can prepare medications in dosage forms or bases most suitable for treating specific conditions. For example, a lollipop can be ideal for keeping an antibiotic or antifungal in contact with an infected area in the mouth.

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Types of Dosage Forms

Our compounding professionals offer a range of therapeutic options by customizing medications into alternative dosage forms like troches, suppositories, and transdermal gels. These options bypass the need for swallowing tablets or enduring injections, enhancing comfort and convenience.

Conversely, patients who prefer capsules over liquid medications can also benefit from our services.

There are 3 primary dosage forms for medications:

Types of Dosage Forms

Solid Forms

Solid forms are usually ingested orally. These include medications such as capsules, troches, and lollipops. They can dissolve in the mouth, digest in the stomach, or be absorbed through the anal cavity.

Below are the different solid forms of medication.

Capsules

Our capsules contain only the necessary medication without unnecessary fillers that could cause irritation.

Capsule sizes can be customized to suit your individual preferences and dosage requirements, ensuring your medication routine fits seamlessly into your life.

We can fit two or more medications into one capsule. This service simplifies your medication routine by reducing daily pills and promoting medication adherence.

Solid Forms

Troches & Mini-Troches

Troches are lozenges designed to dissolve between the cheek and gum, allowing medication to be absorbed through the oral mucosa.

They are similar in consistency and size to hard candy. Troches come in various flavors and are ideal for individuals who struggle with swallowing medication.

Our lab can also prepare mini-troches for smaller doses as needed.

Rapid Dissolve Tablets (RDTs)

RDTs provide a convenient solution for individuals who find swallowing capsules or pills challenging.

These tablets dissolve quickly in the mouth within seconds, allowing the medication to enter the bloodstream without passing through the stomach.

Not many compounding pharmacies can make RDTs, but ClearSpring can!

Troches

Lollipops

Lollipops are a prevalent method for administering medication, especially beneficial for soothing pain in the mouth and throat.

They are great for post-oral procedures like root canals or tonsillectomies and are ideal for children who may resist other forms of medication.

At ClearSpring, we keep tetracaine lollipops readily available in our inventory to meet immediate needs.

Suppositories

Suppositories are a traditional alternative dosage form.

Innovative designs like the “rectal rocket” allow for simultaneous internal and external medication application, making them particularly useful in treating various conditions, such as hemorrhoids.

Lollipops

Semi-Solid Forms

Semi-solid medications include creams, gels, and foams designed for transdermal application, where they are absorbed through the skin.

These forms are commonly used to deliver hormones, heal wounds, and manage pain.

Below are the various semi-solid forms available:

Foams

Creams & Ointments

Our specialized equipment enables us to compound formulations with significantly higher concentrations of active ingredients than conventional methods allow.

Gels

Gels function similarly to creams and ointments but have a thicker consistency. This helps keep the medication on the skin’s surface or application site.

They can also be used orally to alleviate pain or prevent infection following dental procedures.

Foams

Foams are softer and applied transdermally, offering a larger surface area for the drug to take effect.

While functionally similar to other semi-solid forms of medication, some clients may prefer foams for their application characteristics.

Creams & Ointment

Liquid

Liquid forms of medication are designed for ingestion or nasal spray administration, offering customization options for taste and consistency preferences.

Here are the liquid medications we offer:

Suspensions & Solutions

Suspension and Solutions

Elixirs, syrups, and suspensions often contain preservatives like alcohol, which can lead to reactions or gastrointestinal discomfort. Additionally, sugar content in these formulations can be problematic for patients with diabetes.

Our compounding pharmacy specializes in preparing sugar-free and preservative-free dosage forms to address these concerns.

If a patient has allergies to dyes or other excipients or experiences lactose intolerance, we can compound medications without these additives for a better treatment experience.

Nasal Sprays

Nasal sprays are great for seasonal allergies and ENT conditions because they target the affected area directly.

This localized application helps minimize systemic absorption of the drug, potentially lowering the risk of side effects.

Nasal sprays allow for precise dosing of medications like ketamine and naltrexone, which can enhance therapeutic outcomes while minimizing adverse effects.

Injectable Sterile Solutions

Injectable medications require complete sterility because they bypass the body’s natural defenses, such as the digestive system. This necessitates stringent sanitary measures to prevent contamination.

Our compounding pharmacy is one of the few that can make sterile compounds. Our PCAB accreditation underscores our adherence to rigorous standards in our state-of-the-art laboratory, ensuring the quality of all injectable medications we prepare.

Nasal Sprays
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Don’t See a Form You Like? Reach Out to Us!

Above are the primary forms we provide for our clients, but we can make almost anything other compounding pharmacies can.

If there is a type of medication that you are interested in, please feel free to reach out!

Fill out the form on this page, and we will respond promptly. We have two lovely locations that you can call in Cherry Creek and Littleton.

You can also text our lines directly:
Littleton: 303-707-1500
Cherry Creek: 303-333-2010

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