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STRATTERA FOR ADHD CHILD
Though Strattera is not used for major depressive
disorders but it has been approved for ADHD in children and
adults both. In this article an introductory general knowledge about
the medication is given, but make sure before you start it for your
child; it should be prescribed by your doctor as drugs can have
adverse reactions and drug interactions.
STRATTERA (Atomoxetine HCl) is a selective Norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitor. Each capsule contains Atomoxetine HCl equivalent
to 10, 18, 25, 40, 60, 80, or 100 mg of Atomoxetine.
STRATTERA should be initiated at a total daily dose of approximately
0.5 mg/kg and increased after a minimum of 3 days to a target total
daily dose of approximately 1.2 mg/kg administered either as a single
daily dose in the morning or as evenly divided doses in the morning
and late afternoon/early evening.
No additional benefit has been demonstrated for doses higher than
1.2 mg/kg/day. The total daily dose in children and adolescents
should not exceed 1.4 mg/kg or 100 mg, whichever is less.
The normal dosage ranges in capsules are:
| STRATTERA Capsules |
10 mg |
18 mg |
25 mg |
40 mg |
60 mg |
80 mg |
100 mg |
| Color |
Opaque White, Opaque White |
Gold, Opaque White |
Opaque Blue, Opaque White |
Opaque Blue, Opaque Blue |
Opaque Blue, Gold |
Opaque Brown, Opaque White |
Opaque Brown, Opaque Brown |
The dosage and timings should be prescribed by the doctor only.
Like all other drugs, a few side effects are also noticed in case
of Strattera.
And these side effects are abdominal pains, vomiting, constipation,
weight loss, loss of appetite, headaches, increased sleep (somnolence),
vertigo, dizziness, disturbed balance, dry mouth, fatigue, irritability,
mood disorders (for this reason not given in children with bipolar
disorder along with ADHD) and dermatitis.
Treatment developing psychotic or manic symptoms, e.g., hallucinations,
delusional thinking, or mania in children and adolescents without
a prior history of psychotic illness or mania can be caused by Atomoxetine
at usual doses.
If any of these symptoms occur, just go and visit your doctor as
soon as possible and discontinue the medicines
for the ADHD child.
Though suicides in children are less common but they do exist and
facts remain the facts. All ADHD children being treated with STRATTERA
should be monitored closely for suicidality, clinical
worsening, and unusual changes in behavior, especially
during the initial few months of a course of drug therapy, or at
times of dose changes.
Parents of such children are strongly advised to keep an eye on
ADHD child and his activities. In case of anything going, out of
the way. Read on for more on parenting
child with ADHD
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