CHILDREN'S MEDICATION CHART

 

TRADE NAME GENERIC NAME APPROVED AGE

 

Stimulant Medications

Adderall amphetamine 3 and older
Adderall XR amphetamine
(extended release)
6 and older
Concerta methylphenidate
(long acting)
6 and older
Cylert pemoline 6 and older
Dexedrine dextroamphetamine 3 and older
Dextrostat dextroamphetamine 3 and older
Desoxyn methamphetamine 6 and older
Focalin dexmethylphenidate 6 and older
Metadate ER methylphenidate
(extended release)
6 and older
Ritalin methylphenidate 6 and older

 

Non-stimulant for ADHD

Strattera atomoxetine 6 and older

 

Antidepressant and Antianxiety Medications

Anafranil clomipramine 10 and older (for OCD)
BuSpar buspirone 18 and older
Effexor venlafaxine 18 and older
Luvox (SSRI) fluvoxamine 8 and older (for OCD)
Paxil (SSRI) paroxetine 18 and older
Prozac (SSRI) fluoxetine 18 and older
Serzone (SSRI) nefazodone 18 and older
Sinequan doxepin 12 and older
Tofranil imipramine 6 and older (for bedwetting)
Wellbutrin bupropion 18 and older
Zoloft (SSRI) sertraline 6 and older (for OCD)

 

Antipsychotic Medications

Clozaril clozapine 18 and older
Haldol haloperidol 3 and older
Risperdal risperidone 18 and older
Seroquel quetiapine 18 and older
Mellaril thioridazine 2 and older
Zyprexa olanzapine 18 and older
Orap pimozide 12 and older (for Tourette's syndrome—Data for age 2 and older indicate similar safety profile)

 

Mood Stabilizing Medications

Cibalith-S lithium citrate 12 and older
Depakote valproic acid 2 and older
Eskalith lithium carbonate 12 and older
Lithobid lithium carbonate 12 and older
Tegretol carbamazepine any age