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adderall dosage in children

 
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Posted: 2/7/07 12:00 AM
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Hi, what is right dosage of Adderall for children? I heard that sometimes ADHD medicines are overdosed, specially in children?
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Hi, generally amphetamines should be applied at the lowest possible dosage. No matter what is the indication late evening doses should be avoided because of the resulting insomnia. Children under 3 years of age are not recommended to take any of these medicines at all. In children from 3 to 5 years of age, starting dose is 2,5 mg daily. If needed, this dosage can be increased in increments of 2.5 mg for a week. Apart from medications very important are psychological help and social surrounding for overcoming ADD.
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