For th e treatm en t of AD H D (A ttention Deficit H yperactivity Disorder)
A typical
school
day
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hom ew ork
Keeps
interrupting
teacher
Eats
lunch alone
Time to ask your
' child's doctor about
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w ith classmates
Focuses on
hom ework
Starts
CONCERTA®
Pays attention
during class
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C O N C E R T A
methylphenidate HCI
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Extended-release tab
lets
18
mg,
27
mg,
36
mg,
54
mg
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CONCERTA® is a prescription product 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.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®
Your child's healthcare professional should check height
and weight often and may interrupt CONCERTA®
treatment if your child is not growing or gaining weight as expected. 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.
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
-FDA-
1088
.
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CONCERTA®
is a registered trademark of ALZA Corporation.
© Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2009
Dec 2009
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