The following leaflet for parents and carers is about the use of amitriptyline for the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain caused by nerve damage).
Please note, leaflets at the New Formulary for Children website are only available to users in New Zealand and its territories.
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The leaflet above is an adaption of 'Medicines for children: Information for parents and carers', from www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk [2]. The adaptation is by the New Zealand Formulary for Children [3].
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This page last reviewed 11 October 2019.
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[2] http://www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk
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