Preface…………………………………………………………………………………………………………iv
Acknowledgements…………………………………………………………………………………………v
Editorial Staff………………………………………………………………………………………………. vi
Paediatric Formulary Committee 2008–2009 …………………………………………………….vi
How BNF for Children is constructed …………………………………………………………….. viii
How to use BNF for Children………………………………………………………………………….. xi
Changes for this edition ……………………………………………………………………………….xiv
Name changes ……………………………………………………………………………………………xvii
General guidance………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
Prescription writing……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
Supply of medicines ……………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Emergency supply of medicines ……………………………………………………………………… 9
Drug treatment in children…………………………………………………………………………….11
Prescribing in hepatic impairment………………………………………………………………….12
Prescribing in renal impairment …………………………………………………………………….13
Prescribing in pregnancy ………………………………………………………………………………15
Prescribing in breast-feeding…………………………………………………………………………16
Prescribing Controlled Drugs …………………………………………………………………………17
Adverse reactions to drugs……………………………………………………………………………21
Prescribing in palliative care …………………………………………………………………………24
Prescribing in dental practice ………………………………………………………………………..31
Drugs and sport…………………………………………………………………………………………..32
Emergency treatment of poisoning ………………………………………………………………..33
Notes on drugs and Preparations
1: Gastro-intestinal system……………………………………………………………………49
2: Cardiovascular system………………………………………………………………………96
3: Respiratory system…………………………………………………………………………167
4: Central nervous system …………………………………………………………………..211
5: Infections ………………………………………………………………………………………295
6: Endocrine system……………………………………………………………………………417
7: Obstetrics, gynaecology, and urinary-tract disorders ………………………….472
8: Malignant disease and immunosuppression ………………………………………496
9: Nutrition and blood…………………………………………………………………………528
10: Musculoskeletal and joint diseases ………………………………………………….599
11: Eye ……………………………………………………………………………………………….620
12: Ear, nose, and oropharynx ……………………………………………………………….642
13: Skin………………………………………………………………………………………………663
14: Immunological products and vaccines……………………………………………….725
15: Anaesthesia …………………………………………………………………………………..761
Appendixes and indices
Appendix 1: Interactions…………………………………………………………………………….793
Appendix 2: Borderline substances……………………………………………………………..878
Appendix 3: Cautionary and advisory labels for dispensed medicines……………..918
Appendix 4: Intravenous infusions for neonatal intensive care ……………………….921
Dental Practitioners’ Formulary ……………………………………………………………………924
Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary……………………………………………………………………….925
Non-medical prescribing……………………………………………………………………………..928
Index of manufacturers……………………………………………………………………………….929
Index………………………………………………………………………………………………………..945