oral sodium benzoate and propylene glycol in neonatal patients

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Laurie Willhite
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oral sodium benzoate and propylene glycol in neonatal patients

Hello, the excipients sodium benzoate and propylene glycol are on the Kids' List for oral medications in neonates. The concentrations of these excipients in oral products are not on the label, and getting information from the manufacturer is not easy or timely. How does your institution handle this issue?