Child Medication Chart
TweetStimulant Medications
Trade Name | Generic Name | Approved Age |
Adderall | amphetamine | 3 and older |
Adderall XR | amphetamine (extended release) |
6 and older |
Concerta | methylphenidate (long acting) |
6 and older |
Cylert | pemoline | 6 and older |
Dexedrine | dextroamphetamine | 3 and older |
Dextrostat | dextroamphetamine | 3 and older |
Focalin | dexmethylphenidate | 6 and older |
Metadate ER | methylphenidate (extended release) |
6 and older |
Ritalin | methylphenidate | 6 and older |
Non-stimulant for ADHD
Trade Name | Generic Name | Approved Age |
Strattera | atomoxetine | 6 and older |
Because of its potential for serious side effects affecting the liver, Cylert should not ordinarily be considered as first-line drug therapy for ADHD.
Antidepressant and Antianxiety Medications
Trade Name | Generic Name | Approved Age |
Anafranil | clomipramine | 10 and older (for OCD) |
BuSpar | buspirone | 18 and older |
Effexor | venlafaxine | 18 and older |
Luvox (SSRI) | fluvoxamine | 8 and older (for OCD) |
Paxil (SSRI) | paroxetine | 18 and older |
Prozac (SSRI) | fluoxetine | 18 and older |
Serzone (SSRI) | nefazodone | 18 and older |
Sinequan | doxepin | 12 and older |
Tofranil | imipramine | 6 and older (for bedwetting) |
Wellbutrin | bupropion | 18 and older |
Zoloft (SSRI) | sertraline | 6 and older (for OCD) |
Antipsychotic Medications
Trade Name | Generic Name | Approved Age |
Clozaril (atypical) | clozapine | 18 and older |
Haldol | haloperidol | 3 and older |
Risperdal (atypical) | risperidone | 18 and older |
Seroquel (atypical) | quetiapine | 18 and older |
Mellaril | thioridazine | 2 and older |
Zyprexa (atypical) | olanzapine | 18 and older |
Orap | pimozide |
12 and older (for Tourette's syndrome-Data for age 2 and older indicate similar safety profile) |
Mood Stabilizing Medications
Trade Name | Generic Name | Approved Age |
Cibalith-S | lithium citrate | 12 and older |
Depakote | valproic acid | 2 and older (for seizures) |
Eskalith | lithium carbonate | 12 and older |
Lithobid | lithium carbonate | 12 and older |
Tegretol | carbamazepine | any age (for seizures) |
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