Giving children with ADHD caffeine isn’t a new idea.
It is important to realize that caffeine is a drug too, though.
No, it isn’t Daytrana, the Ritalin patch that people have been talking about for years.
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Instead, it is a long-acting liquid version of Ritalin available as an oral solution.
Adzenys XR ODT is an amphetamine-based extended-release orally disintegrating tablet approved for kids with ADHD.
And Vyvanse capsules can simply be opened and mixed with water.
Having more options can be helpful, though.
At least until they learn how to swallow pills.
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