Can preschool-aged children swallow several minitablets at a time? Results from a clinical pilot study

Minitablets are a novel, multi-compartment solid drug formulation, particularly intended for children between 1 and 6 years of age. Available literature shows that even infants are capable of swallowing a single minitablet. In this study, we have explored the level of acceptance of minitablets administered in units of 5 or 10. A group of thirty two 2-year-old children (2-years) and twenty eight 3-year-old children (3-years) have been enrolled in...