Oral formulations for paediatrics: palatability studies

Batchelor, Hannah; Venables, Rebecca; Ranmal, Sejal; Tuleu, Catherine

Abstract

The palatability of paediatric medicines is one of the most important formulation factors with potential to influence adherence to therapeutic regimens and outcomes.1 Palatability has been defined as, “the overall appreciation of a (often oral) medicine by organoleptic properties such as vision (appearance), smell, taste, aftertaste and mouth feel (for example, texture, cooling, heating, trigeminal response) and possibly also sound (auditory clues)”.2 Although this paper focuses on palatability of oral formulations, it may also be an important aspect to consider for products designed for inhaled or nasal administration. The importance and incentive to study the palatability of paediatric formulations was discussed in the reflection paper3 and endorsed in the latest European paediatric guideline on pharmaceutical development of formulations for paediatric use.4

Citation

Batchelor, H., Venables, R., Ranmal, S., & Tuleu, C. (2015). Oral formulations for paediatrics: palatability studies. Hospital Pharmacy Europe,

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Aug 10, 2015
• Publication Date: Aug 10, 2015
• Deposit Date: Jun 12, 2023
• Publisher: Cogora Limited
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/446007