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{{Infobox company
| name = FLAVORx
| name = FLAVORx
| logo =  
| logo =  
| type = Pharmaceutical flavoring system
| type = Private
| currentowner = FLAVORx, Inc.
| industry = Pharmaceuticals
| introduced = 1994
| founded = 1994
| markets = Worldwide
| founder = Kenny Kramm
| headquarters = Columbia, Maryland, United States
| products = Flavoring systems for medications
| website = [http://www.flavorx.com www.flavorx.com]
}}
}}


'''FLAVORx''' is a pharmaceutical flavoring system designed to improve the palatability of liquid medications. It is primarily used in pharmacies to customize the taste of prescription and over-the-counter liquid medications, making them more acceptable to patients, particularly children. The system offers a variety of flavors that can be added to medications without altering their efficacy.
'''FLAVORx''' is a company that specializes in providing [[flavoring]] systems for [[medications]]. The company was founded in 1994 by [[Kenny Kramm]] and is headquartered in [[Columbia, Maryland]]. FLAVORx aims to improve the [[palatability]] of medications, particularly for [[pediatric]] patients, by offering a variety of flavors that can be added to liquid medications.
 
==History==
FLAVORx was founded in 1994 by Kenny Kramm, whose daughter had difficulty taking her prescribed liquid medications due to their unpleasant taste. Recognizing a widespread need for more palatable medication options, Kramm developed a system that allowed pharmacists to add flavors to liquid medications, thereby improving patient compliance.
 
==Product Overview==
FLAVORx provides a range of flavors that can be mixed with liquid medications. The flavors are designed to mask the unpleasant taste of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) without affecting the medication's effectiveness. The system is used in pharmacies across the United States and other countries, allowing pharmacists to offer a personalized service to patients.
 
===Flavor Options===
FLAVORx offers over 40 different flavors, including:
* Bubblegum
* Grape
* Strawberry
* Watermelon
* Cherry
* Banana
 
These flavors are selected based on their ability to effectively mask the taste of various medications and their popularity among different age groups.
 
===Customization Process===
The process of flavoring a medication with FLAVORx involves several steps:
1. '''Consultation''': The pharmacist consults with the patient or caregiver to determine the preferred flavor.
2. '''Selection''': A suitable flavor is selected from the FLAVORx menu.
3. '''Mixing''': The chosen flavor is mixed with the liquid medication using precise measurements to ensure consistency and safety.
4. '''Dispensing''': The flavored medication is dispensed to the patient with instructions for use.


==Benefits==
== History ==
The primary benefit of FLAVORx is improved medication adherence. By making medications more palatable, patients, especially children, are more likely to take their medications as prescribed. This can lead to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs associated with non-compliance.
FLAVORx was established in 1994 when Kenny Kramm sought a solution to help his daughter take her medication. The company developed a system that allows [[pharmacists]] to add flavors to liquid medications, making them more appealing to children and other patients who have difficulty swallowing unpleasant-tasting medicine.


==Regulatory Considerations==
== Products ==
FLAVORx flavors are considered excipients, which are inactive substances used as carriers for the active ingredients of a medication. As such, they are subject to regulatory standards to ensure safety and efficacy. Pharmacists must ensure that the addition of a flavor does not interfere with the medication's stability or effectiveness.
FLAVORx offers a range of flavors that can be used to customize the taste of liquid medications. These flavors are designed to be safe and effective, ensuring that the medication's efficacy is not compromised. The company provides training and support to pharmacists to help them implement the flavoring system in their [[pharmacy]] practice.


==Research and Development==
== Impact ==
FLAVORx continues to invest in research and development to expand its flavor offerings and improve the technology used in the flavoring process. The company collaborates with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to ensure that its products meet the needs of patients and comply with regulatory standards.
The introduction of FLAVORx's flavoring system has had a significant impact on medication adherence, particularly among children. By improving the taste of medications, FLAVORx helps reduce the struggle that parents and caregivers face when administering medicine to children. This can lead to better health outcomes and increased satisfaction for both patients and healthcare providers.


==Also see==
== See also ==
* [[Pharmaceutical compounding]]
* [[Pharmaceutical industry]]
* [[Medication adherence]]
* [[Medication adherence]]
* [[Excipients]]
* [[Pediatrics]]
* [[Pediatric medicine]]


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== External links ==
* [http://www.flavorx.com Official website]


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Revision as of 17:32, 30 December 2024


FLAVORx







TypePrivate
IndustryPharmaceuticals
ProductsFlavoring systems for medications
Website[www.flavorx.com Official website]



FLAVORx is a company that specializes in providing flavoring systems for medications. The company was founded in 1994 by Kenny Kramm and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. FLAVORx aims to improve the palatability of medications, particularly for pediatric patients, by offering a variety of flavors that can be added to liquid medications.

History

FLAVORx was established in 1994 when Kenny Kramm sought a solution to help his daughter take her medication. The company developed a system that allows pharmacists to add flavors to liquid medications, making them more appealing to children and other patients who have difficulty swallowing unpleasant-tasting medicine.

Products

FLAVORx offers a range of flavors that can be used to customize the taste of liquid medications. These flavors are designed to be safe and effective, ensuring that the medication's efficacy is not compromised. The company provides training and support to pharmacists to help them implement the flavoring system in their pharmacy practice.

Impact

The introduction of FLAVORx's flavoring system has had a significant impact on medication adherence, particularly among children. By improving the taste of medications, FLAVORx helps reduce the struggle that parents and caregivers face when administering medicine to children. This can lead to better health outcomes and increased satisfaction for both patients and healthcare providers.

See also

External links


Pharmaceutical companies of the United States
Current
* Abbott Laboratories
Former


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