Indications
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Dosage &
Administration
Adult & adolescents-
>70 kg:
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Initially: 40 mg/day for at least 7 days.
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Maintenance: 80 mg/day.
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Max: 100 mg/day.
Children & adolescents
Up to 70 kg:
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Initially: 0.5 mg/kg/day for at least 7 days.
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Maintenance: 1.2 mg/kg/day.
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Max: 1.8 mg/kg/day.
Side Effects
Decreased appetite; headache;
nausea; increased BP & heart rate; Insomnia; dry mouth in adults;
Somnolence; abdominal pain; vomiting in children.