Medication Fact Sheets
Know your medication
Our series of medication fact sheets are designed to be clear and informative. Your health care team may use these as a guide when introducing or reviewing medications. You can also use these as a quick reference at home for frequently asked questions.
Our Expertise
CIDsCaNN medications fact sheets have been compiled by a team of doctors, psychologists and pharmacists from across Canada who specialize in treating children with IBD.
Kelly Grzywacz, MD
Jennifer deBruyn, MD
Anthony Otley, MD
Mary Zachos, MD
Maryanne McDonald, RPh
Sarah Kohut, PhD Psychology
Dareen Elsayed, Pharmacy student
Emile Demers, Pharmacist
Guillermo Costaguta MD
Marie-Catherine Turcotte, MD
Linda Adouane, MD
Nourane Helali, MD
Hugo Gagnon, MD
Kasey Wiseman, medical student
Heather Dyer, Communications Specialist
Additional Resources
Pill Swallowing
For many children, swallowing pills is a new and daunting skill to learn! With our Pill Swallowing tip sheet, parents can help their child become a pro (download below).
Understanding biosimilar medications
The words 'biologic' and 'biosimilar' are frequently used when talking about medications. However, these terms can sometimes be confusing. We've prepared a short overview to help clarify the difference (download below).
Helping your child with needle phobia
Needles are a routine part of healthcare—whether for vaccines, blood tests, or medications. While most kids don’t love getting poked, some experience extreme fear, making medical visits stressful. This tip sheet offers help when dealing with needle phobia (download below).