Long-term effects of amphetamines in children have not been well established. Drug misuse may cause sudden death and serious cardiovascular adverse events.Administering this drug for prolonged periods of time should be avoided as it may lead to drug dependence.Due to the high abuse potential, this drug should be prescribed/dispensed sparingly and particular attention should be paid to subjects possibly obtaining this drug for non-therapeutic use or distribution to others.Use: Narcolepsy treatment Renal Dose Adjustmentsĭata not available Liver Dose Adjustments Narcolepsy rarely occurs in children under 12 years of age.Initial Dose: 5 mg orally per day in divided doses.Use: As part of a total treatment program for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). IR: The first dose should be given on awakening 1 to 2 additional doses should be given at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be increased to 20 mg/day after one week if symptoms are not adequately controlled.Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 5 to 10 mg increments at weekly intervals.Īge 13 to 17 Years (starting treatment for the first time or switching from another medication):.Initial Dose: 5 or 10 mg orally once a day in the morning.Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 2.5 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.Īge 6 to 12 Years (starting treatment for the first time or switching from another medication):.Use: Narcolepsy treatment Usual Pediatric Dose for Attention Deficit Disorder Dosage should be reduced if bothersome adverse reactions (e.g., insomnia, anorexia) appear.The usual dose is 5 to 60 mg per day in divided doses, depending on the individual patient response.The first dose should be given on awakening 1 to 2 additional doses should be given at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.
Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 10 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.Initial Dose: 10 mg orally per day in divided doses.Where possible, drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if continued therapy is required.IR: The first dose should be given upon awakening 1 to 2 additional doses should be given at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.Patients starting treatment for the first time or switching from another medication: Maximum Dose: Only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed 40 mg per day.Maintenance Dose: Daily dose may be raised in 5 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.Initial Dose: 5 mg orally 1 or 2 times a day.Usual Adult Dose for Attention Deficit Disorder
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