CONCERTA^® ADHD Treatment for Children & Teens

CONCERTA^® ADHD Treatment
for Children & Teens

Everyday activities can be a challenge when your child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Get your child with ADHD on the path to success with CONCERTA^® — the #1 prescribed medication for children and teens with ADHD.

CONCERTA^® ADHD Treatment for Adults

CONCERTA^® ADHD Treatment
for Adults

Easily distracted at work? Difficulty getting organized at home? Get focused on finishing what you start with CONCERTA^® — approved by the FDA for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Overcome everyday challenges of ADHD with CONCERTA^®

CONCERTA^® is a once-daily medication indicated for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
in children, teens, and adults.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONCERTA^® is approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment program that may include counseling or other therapies.

Talk to your healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment of ADHD. Only a healthcare professional can decide whether medication is right for you or your child.

CONCERTA^® should not be taken by patients who have: allergies to methylphenidate or other ingredients in CONCERTA^®; significant anxiety, tension, or agitation; glaucoma; tics, Tourette's syndrome, or family history of Tourette's syndrome; current or past use of monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI); esophagus, stomach, or intestinal narrowing. Children under 6 years of age should not take CONCERTA^®.

Abuse of methylphenidate may lead to dependence. Tell your healthcare professional if you or your child has had problems with alcohol or drugs; has had any heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems; has had depression, abnormal thoughts or visions, bipolar disorder, or seizure. Contact your healthcare professional immediately if you or your child: develops abnormal thinking or hallucinations, abnormal or extreme moods and/or excessive activity; or if aggressive behavior or hostility develops or worsens while taking CONCERTA^®.

Stimulants may impair the ability of the patient to operate potentially hazardous machinery or vehicles. Caution should be used accordingly until you are reasonably certain that CONCERTA^® does not adversely affect your ability to engage in such activities.

The most common adverse reaction (>5%) reported in children and adolescents was upper abdominal pain. The most common adverse reactions (>10%) reported in adults were dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, headache, and insomnia.

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CONCERTA® ADHD Treatment for Children & Teens