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IF YOUR CHILD STRUGGLES WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD),
CONCERTA* CAN HELP THEM GET ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS.
Everyday activities can be a challenge when your child has ADHD. But making the decision to treat your child's ADHD symptoms
is an important first step. CONCERTA* is a once-a-day prescription that can help your child focus, follow instructions and finish
what they start. It can even improve their relationships and performance in school. CONCERTA® is the #1 prescribed medication
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CONCERTAy 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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, lell 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. I he most common adverse reactions (>10%)
reported in adults were dry mouth, nausea, decreased appetite, headache, and insomnia.
Please see Medication Guide on adjacent page.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call
1
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800
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1088
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CONGER IA* is a registered trademark of ALZA Corporation.
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