HIS MATH HOMEWORK IS TWO DAYS LATE.

IT’S IN HIS BACKPACK, WHICH HE LEF ON THE BUS.

AGAIN.

IT FEELS LIKE EVERYONE IS GIVING UP ON HIM.

I NEED A WAY TO HELP HIM, BUT ALL I HAVE IS TEARS.

— L a u r a , K y le 's m o m

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 1-800-FDA-1088,

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CONCERTA® is a registered trademark of ALZA Corporation,

©Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 2010

March 2010

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