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How should medicines be dosed in children who are obese?

28 May 2021Review on how to calculate medicine doses in children who are obese which includes a table on commonly prescribed medicines.
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Refrigerated Storage

VfendPfizer

Pfizer
Vfend
40 mg/mL powder for oral suspension

Contact Pfizer in all cases where a deviation from the recommended storage conditions has occurred. Refer to the electronic medicines compendium (eMC) at https://www.medicines.org.uk for company contact details.

10 March 2022
London MI Service

Medicine Compliance Aid Stability

VfendPfizer Ltd

Pfizer Ltd
Vfend
Tablets 50mg, 200mg
A3 · Amber 3No stability data is available. There are theoretical concerns with use in CAs, which may be mitigated by risk minimisation.
Protect from light
Protect from moisture
Protect from light and moisture.
1 November 2022

Lactation Safety Information

No
Posaconazole, amphotericin, caspofungin, depending on organism/indication
No published evidence of safety
Serious adverse effects reported in adults
Monitor infant for gastro-intestinal disturbances, especially if used for prolonged periods or in high doses, although unlikely to occur.
10 November 2020