Podiatry Compounding | Foot & Ankle Compounding | Belle Mead Pharmacy
Podiatry is Devoted to the Study, Diagnosis and Treatment of Disorders of the Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg.
90% of adults with arthritis and 25% of those with diabetes commonly suffer from foot problems. Common symptoms include pain, swelling, poor circulation and neuropathy-caused insensitivity or numbness.
MANY FOOT PROBLEMS MAY BE HELPED WITH COMPOUNDED MEDICATIONS
Belle Mead prepare unique podiatry formulations that we develop with prescribers to meet the specific needs of their patients, or “tried and true” formulas we’ve acquired during our professional training and experience. We can add penetrant enhancers to improve the extent of absorption of topically applied medications. We can combine numerous compatible medications into a single dosage form for ease of administration. And we can achieve a synergistic effect when we use certain medications concomitantly.
For example, research has shown that topically applied ketoprofen provides a high local concentration of drug below the side of application, but decreases systemic exposure and significantly reduces the risk of gastrointestinal upset or bleeding. When properly compounded into an appropriate base, tissue concentrations of ketoprofen were found to be 100-fold greater below the application site (knee) compared to systemic concentrations. Muscle relaxants can be added to transdermal bases to minimize the risk of drowsines
Dry skin and calluses can be treated with topical application of moisturizers such as silicone or urea. We utilize specialized equipment, such as an ointment mill, that allows us to compound formulations containing much higher concentrations of urea then can be prepared using traditional methods. Plantar fasciitis and warts are some other problems that can be helped with customized medications..
Phonophoresis is a technique that combines topical drug therapy with ultrasound to achieve therapeutic drug concentrations in muscle and other tissues beneath the skin. Ultrasound gels can be formulated to contain medications such as anti-inflammatories and/or anesthetics
Here are the common ingredients we use in our compounded podiatry medications:
Glycophate cream
Itraconazole in DMSO solution
Belle Mead Pharmacy will work with your physician to design a custom compound using all FDA approved ingredients to fit your specific needs. Contact us today so we can help you.