Toolbox: Psychotropic medications approved in children and adolescents

Medication Brand Name(s) Daily Dosage Range Notes Methylphenidate Immediate Release (IR) Methylin® Ritalin® 10-60 mg Give in divided doses, second dose typically noon or early afternoon For children ≥6 years Methylphenidate Sustained (SR)/Extended Release (ER) Ritalin SR® Metadate SR® Methylin ER® Quillivant XR® (extended release oral suspension) Concerta® Metadate CD® Ritalin LA® 20-60 mg Concerta: 18-72 mg Oral suspension needs to be shaken vigorously for 10 seconds Concerta®: 22% IR, 78% ER Metadate CD®: 30% IR, 70% ER Ritalin LA®: 50% IR, 50% ER For children ≥6 years