Can Arthryl be used in a 10 year old?
The orthopedist assigned us and in the leaflet there is information not to use it in children
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
5 months ago
If your orthopaedic surgeon has recommended Arthryl for a 10-year-old, it may mean that the benefits outweigh the risks and that the treatment is appropriate for your child's condition. It is important to strictly follow the doctor's instructions and monitor the child during therapy.
Although, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, Arthryl is intended for patients over 18 years of age, with the consent of the guardian/parent, it can be included in the treatment due to its beneficial therapeutic effect. The final decision to use the drug should be based on the doctor's assessment. The doctor has the right to use the drug on the basis of his or her best knowledge and experience, and not on the basis of the manufacturer's indications. It is also a common practice. We wrote more about it here:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/leczenie-off-label-poza-wskazaniami
If you have doubts about this situation, it is always worth consulting a doctor who can provide more personalized advice. If you are not able to take advantage of the advice, I attach a link to the online teleconsultation:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-pediatra
The availability of Arthryl in pharmacies in Polish can be checked at the following address:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/7460/arthryl-proszek-do-wytworzenia-plynu/apteki