Table 4.
Orodispersible dosage forms authorised for paediatric use in the European Union.
| API | Drug Class | Dosage Form | Commercial Name(s) | Minimal Usage Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid | Antibiotic | ODT | Amoksiklav Quicktab | ≥40 kg |
| Aripiprazole | Antipsychotic | ODT | Abilify, generics | ≥13 years |
| Bilastine | Antihistaminic | ODT | Borenar, generics | ≥6 years |
| Desloratadine | Antihistaminic | ODT OL |
Aerius, Neoclarityn, generics |
≥6 years |
| Desmopressin | Hormone analogue | ODT OL |
Minirin Melt Minurin Flas |
≥5 years |
| Dexamethasone | Steroidal anti-inflammatory | ODF | Isicort | ≥3 months and 7 kg |
| Domperidone | Prokinetic | ODT | Domotil | ≥12 years and 35 kg |
| Ebastine | Antihistaminic | OL ODT |
Bactil Flas, Kestine, Kestinlyo generics |
≥12 years |
| Ibuprofen | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory | ODT | Nurofen | ≥6 years |
| Lamotrigine | Antiepileptic | ODT | Lamictal | ≥2 years |
| Loperamide | Antidiarrheic | ODT OL |
Imodium, generics | ≥2 years |
| Lorazepam | Anxiolytic | OL ODT |
Tavor Expidet, Temesta Expidet, generics |
≥6 years |
| Montelukast | Leukotriene receptor antagonist | ODG | Singulair | ≥6 months |
| Morphine | Opioid analgesic | ODT | Carpos Akut | ≥6 months |
| Ondansetron | Antiemetic | ODF | Setofilm | ≥6 months |
| Oxycodone | Opioid analgesic | ODT | Oxygesic Dispersa | ≥12 years |
| Paracetamol | Analgesic/antipyretic | ODT | Pinex Smelt | ≥4 years |
| Prednisolone | Steroidal anti-inflammatory | ODT | Solupred | ≥10 kg |
ODT—orodispersible tablet; OL—oral lyophilisate; ODF—orodispersible film.