LiquADD – A New Liquid Medicine for ADD and ADHD
ByLiquADD is a new formulation of Dextroamphetamine for ADD/ADHD, which will come in a liquid. It was just announced that the FDA has approved this medicine and it will be released in the US in the second quarter of 2008.
What is LiquADD?
LiquADD is a liquid preparation of dextroamphetamine sulfate. This is a shorter acting stimulant medicine for ADHD. The advantage of this preparation is that it can be swallowed by children who have trouble swallowing pills.
Prior to LiquADD, the only liquid ADHD medication was Methylin – though it is a preparation of Methylphenidate, and this is of a different stimulant – i.e. Dextroamphetamine.
LiquADD is chemically similar to Adderall, though there are minor differences.
As LiquADD is a short acting stimulant, there is a chance of abuse of the medication, and caution will need to be exercised when prescribing it to teens at risk of drug abuse.
This is a welcomed addition to the medications for ADD and ADHD, as it will help for kids who cannot swallow pills.
As a reminder – there are medications which can be ‘sprinkled’ (i.e. capsules which can be opened and sprinkled to facilitate swallowing), and they include:
- Ritalin LA
- Metadate CD
- Biphentin (in Canada)
- Focalin XR
- Dexedrine Spansules
- Adderall XR
There is also the Daytrana patch available in the US – which is a patch of Methylphenidate – so that the medication is absorbed through the skin, rather than by pill.
Dr. Kenny
p.s. The article referenced above indicates that ADHD Medication is a $3.5 Billion a year market. If you are concerned, confused or want to get the straight facts about these medicines, please visit Medication Mastery for a free special report.
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well i have adhd and its not all that bad you people are really on your toes hasf the time trying to make different medicines and stuff why is one medication not as agood as another
LiquADD – A New Liquid Medicine for ADD and ADHD
LiquADD is a new formulation of Dextroamphetamine for ADD/ADHD, which will come in a liquid. It was just announced that the FDA has approved this medicine and it will be released in the US in the second quarter of 2008.
LiquADD – A New Liquid Medicine for ADD and ADHD…
LiquADD is a new formulation of Dextroamphetamine for ADD/ADHD, which will come in a liquid. It was just announced that the FDA has approved this medicine and it will be released in the US in the second quarter of 2008….
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LiquADD is a new formulation of Dextroamphetamine for ADD/ADHD, which will come in a liquid. It was just announced that the FDA has approved this medicine and it will be released in the US in the second quarter of 2008….
There is also the Daytrana patch available in the US – which is a patch of Methylphenidate – so that the medication is absorbed through the skin, rather than by pill.
LiquADD is a new formulation of Dextroamphetamine for ADD/ADHD, which will come in a liquid. It was just announced that the FDA has approved this medicine and it will be released in the US in the second quarter of 2008.
well i have adhd and its not all that bad you people are really on your toes hasf the time trying to make different medicines and stuff why is one medication not as agood as another
This is an amphetamine….
DextroAmphetamin sulfate….
And,it got approved by the FDA for three-year olds….
Am I missing someting here….
Go to the website of the manufactuer – pull up the package insert and read it….
It can cause hallucinations and delusions….and, we’re giving it in bubble-gum flavor to three year olds? !!!!
Has our country lost all reason and common sense?
Duane
this is a good thing and it is going to good for those who cant swallow pills it is and will be help full. I have a child it takes her 3 hours to swallow her pills so if this makes it eraser then i am 4 it
procentra!!!! Its the new liquadd recommended for Adhd!! ITs the best!
liquadd is no longer avaliable. only procentra, its a liquid that is bubble gum flavored and fda approved for 3 yrs of age and up