Third Quarter 2017 - Changes To The Highmark Drug Formularies

contraindication, noting that codeine is not to be used to treat pain or cough and tramadol not to be sued to treat pain in children younger than 12 years of age. The new contraindication for tramadol also warns against its use in children younger than 18 for the treatment of pain after surgery to remove tonsils and/or adenoids. ................
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