Effects of Methylphenidate on Attention in ADHD

J Gordon Millichap

doi:10.15844/pedneurbriefs-18-2-9

Effects of Methylphenidate on Attention in ADHD

Pediatric Neurology Briefs

Volume 18 (2004): Issue 2

By: J Gordon Millichap

Open Access

|Feb 2004

Abstract

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 60 children aged 8-12 years with ADHD treated with two doses of methylphenidate (MPH), 0.25 and 0.5 mg/kg, and placebo, a linear improvement was obtained at both doses in alertness and focused and sustained attention.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-18-2-9 | Journal eISSN: 2166-6482

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Language: English

Page range: 15 - 16

Published on: Feb 1, 2004

Published by: Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Keywords:

Methylphenidate,

Antihistamines,

Allergic Rhinitis

© 2004 J Gordon Millichap, published by Pediatric Neurology Briefs Publishers
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Volume 18 (2004): Issue 2