13. March 2016

Background Neonates may respond differently from adults to drug components. Hence, ingredients that seem safe in adults may not be safe in this age group. Objective To describe the content of harmful excipients in drugs used in our neonatal wards and compare the daily dose a neonate may receive with the accepted daily intake (ADI) in adults. Methods All drugs included in the hospital’s neonatal treatment guide were reviewed, using information from the package inserts or the summary of product...