What is Compounding

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What is Compounding?

• Compounding is the traditional method of
  preparing customized medications to help meet
  unique patient needs.
• The possibilities are endless!!!

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How Can Compounding Help Find Solutions

• By avoiding dyes, preservatives, fillers and
  active ingredients which you may be allergic to
• By using a variety of flavouring options from
  crème de menthe to tutti frutti.
• By finding dosage forms that are suitable for
  each patient from lollipops to suppositories
• By preparing topical medications which can avoid
  side effects that may occur with swallowed forms
• By creating a strength or dosage form which is
  not commercially available
• By creating unique dosage forms designed for
  specific problem for people and their pets.

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The Electronic Mortar Pestle
At Brant Arts we take pride in having the most
current equipment. The electronic mortar
pestle provides the highest level of even mixing
of creams/ointments. .
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Ointment Mill
The ointment mill reduces the size of drug
particles for enhanced absorption through the
skin. It is a necessary piece of equipment to
ensure the best quality product
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Electronic (Digital) Balance
This device is absolutely necessary for efficient
and accurate compounding. At Brant Arts we also
have a printer attachment to record each
weighing. This is then recorded on a worksheet
which is prepared for every compound we make.
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Capsule Machine
Brant Arts has two capsule machines to prepare
medication in a broad range of strengths without
the use of dyes and fillers which can cause
sensitivities.
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Rectal Suppository Mold
Suppositories made from this type of mold can be
helpful for the treatment of hemorrhoids. The
shape of the suppository ensures that it will
stay at the opening to the rectum in direct
contact with the hemorrhoid. The mold also
features an air vent for each suppository,
enabling the dosage form to stay in the body for
up to six hours. Many types of medication can be
incorporated into this dosage form.
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Flow Hood
The flow hood enables our staff to conduct
various sterile compounding from eye drops to
injectable medications.
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Medicated Lollipops

• Many medications can be incorporated into
  lollipops. From anti-fungal medications, to
  saliva substitutes or nicotine replacement
  products.

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Transdermal Gels

• A specially prepared cream base can be prepared
  that penetrates the skin and gets medications
  deep into areas like joints.
• Other bases can be used and applied to the
  wrist for absorption directly into the blood
  stream for the person who cant swallow

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Customized Flavors for People and Pets
Compounding pharmacists can provide more than 100
human and pet flavors to satisfy patients.
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Troches

• Troches act like a lozenge to allow medication to
  be absorbed from the mouth cavity. This can
  provide a faster onset of action by avoiding the
  stomach.

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Suppositories

• Suppositories are used to administer medication
  via the rectal or vaginal route.
• It can be helpful for people who have difficulty
  in swallowing, have extreme nausea or vomiting or
  where injections cause pain and anxiety.
• Many medications are well absorbed via this route.

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Topical Sticks and Tubes
Medications can be prepared in chapstick like
containers can be used for cold sores, irritated
lips or even as a stick to be applied to the
forehead for headaches. Prescription strength
deodorants are also prepared in stick form.
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Medicated Powders
Combinations of prescription drugs along with an
oral adhesive powder can be used inside the mouth
for canker sores or other oral lesions.
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Medication Baby Bottle
Brant Arts specializes in preparing pediatric
medications offering a wide choice of dosages and
flavours. This medication baby bottle is an
effective device to get accurate doses into an
infant.