WHO Model Formulary for Children

Provides information on how to use over 240 essential medicines for treating illness and disease in children from 0 to 12 years of age. It also highlights what precautions to take, what adverse reactions may need to be monitored, and what kind of interactions may occur if the patient is taking other medications.

Selection, Use

Sub-categories HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB
Commodities Medicines
Latest update 2010
Version First version
Developed by WHO/OMS
When to use Provides information on how to use over 240 essential medicines for treating illness and disease in children from 0 to 12 years of age. It also highlights what precautions to take, what adverse reactions may need to be monitored, and what kind of interactions may occur if the patient is taking other medications.
Languages English
Level of use Central, District, Facility, Regional
Form PDF document, 2.8MB
Amount of training / TA required None
Inputs & outputs Inputs: None Outputs: Standardized information on the recommended use, dosage, adverse effects, and contraindications of these medicines for use in children.
Cost Free
Advantages Provides objective medicine information on medicines included in the WHO list of essential medicines for children dd. 2009.
Limitations Information might not correspond with the package inserts of marketed products.
Availability http://www.who.int/selection_medicines/list/WMFc_2010.pdf
Remarks None
Contact modelformulary@who.int
Submission date 2010-07-06 15:49:08

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