Table:

Medications for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

	Dose range (mg)	Delivery
Stimulants
Methylphenidate (short; duration of 4 h)
Methylphenidate, immediate release	10–60	Tablet
Methylphenidate, oral solution	10–60	Liquid
Dexmethylphenidate, immediate release	2·5–20	Tablet
Methylphenidate (intermediate; duration of 6–8 h)
Methylphenidate hydrochloride, sustained release	10–60	Tablet
Methylphenidate, long-acting	10–60	Capsule; contents can be sprinkled onto soft food
Methylphenidate (long; duration of 8–12 h)
Dexmethylphenidate, extended release	5–30	Capsule; contents can be sprinkled onto soft food
Methylphenidate, oral solution, extended release	20–60	Liquid or chewable tablet
Methylphenidate, osmotic release	18–54 for children; 18–72 for adults	Tablet; osmotic-release oral system
Methylphenidate, transdermal	10–30	Patch
Methylphenidate hydrochloride, extended release	10–60	Capsule; contents can be sprinkled onto soft food
Amphetamine (short; duration of action 4–6 h)
Dextroamphetamine	5–40	Tablet and liquid
Dextroamphetamine-amphetamine	5–30	Tablet
Amphetamine (long; duration of action 8–12 h)
Dextroamphetamine-amphetamine, extended release	5–30	Capsule; contents can be sprinkled onto soft food
Dextroamphetamine, sustained release	5–40	Capsule
Lisdexamfetamine	10–70	Capsule; contents can be dissolved in liquid
Non-stimulants (duration of action 24 h)
Atomoxetine	0·5–1·4 mg/kg; maximum 100 mg	Capsule
Guanfacine, extended release	1–4	Tablet
Clonidine, extended release	0·1–0·4	Tablet