ADHD Medication Guide©

The ADHD Medication Guide© is a visual aid for professionals caring for individuals with ADHD. The guide provides dosing information and images of medications indicated for the treatment of ADHD by the FDA. In clinical practice, this guide may be used to assist patients in identifying medications previously tried and may allow clinicians to identify ADHD medication options for the future.

Correction

The June, July, and August 2025 versions of the ADHD Medication Guide©  had incorrect dosing information for the non-stimulant medication, Onyda XR. This error has been corrected in the September 1, 2025 version of the Guide, which can be viewed by clicking the link below.

The revision date for all versions of the ADHD Medication Guide is in the top right corner of the Guide. If you have any questions about this print error, you may write to ADHDMedGuide@northwell.edu. Please specify "Print error" in the subject line of your email.

Stimulant Medication Guide©

The Stimulant Medication Guide© is a visual aid for professionals caring for individuals with ADHD. The Guide shows short-acting and long-acting stimulant medications indicated for the treatment of ADHD organized by method of administration (liquids, sprinkles, etc.). It may help identify medication alternatives for patients if there are issues with cost, availability, or clinical response.

To View, Download, or Print the ADHD Medication Guide© or the Stimulant Medication Guide©:

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  • Northwell Health owns all rights in the ADHD Medication Guide.
  • The user agrees that he/she will not make any Derivative Works.
  • The user will not sell or knowingly allow others to sell the ADHD Medication Guide.
  • The user acknowledges that use of the ADHD Medication Guide is strictly voluntary and at the user's sole risk.

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To view, download, or print the Stimulant Medication Guide©, the user agrees to the following End-User Agreement:
  • Northwell Health owns all rights in the Stimulant Medication Guide.
  • The user agrees that he/she will not make any Derivative Works.
  • The user will not sell or knowingly allow others to sell the Stimulant Medication Guide.
  • The user acknowledges that use of the Stimulant Medication Guide is strictly voluntary and at the user's sole risk.

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ADHD Medication Guide©: Key Features
  • 17.75"w X 11.75"h
  • Provides color photos of all doses of FDA-approved brand name medications
  • Images of all oral medications are actual size.
  • Allows easy side-by-side comparison of similar products
  • Indicates if generic formulations are available
  • Specifies the ages for which each medication has an FDA indication
  • Includes FDA recommended dosing for all meds
  • Specifies which medications can be chewed, sprinkled on food, dissolved in liquid, or must be taken whole
  • Shows packaging color of transdermal patches
  • Medication groupings are color-coded for easy viewing and reference.
  • Medications are grouped by type, not by manufacturer.

Stimulant Medication Guide©: Key Features
  • 11"w X 8.5”h
  • Separate chart for short-acting vs. long-acting medications
  • Medications are organized by mode of administration:
        o   Liquids
        o   Chewable tablets
        o   Oral disintegrating tablets
        o   Sprinkle on food
        o   Transdermal patches
        o   Crushable
        o   Non-chewable tablets
  • Identifies advantages and disadvantages for each mode of administration
  • Provides separate lists for Methylphenidate- and Amphetamine-based medications
  • Includes generic names for all products
  • Indicates which products are available as brand and/or generic formulations.
  • Medications are grouped by type, not by manufacturer.
  • The ADHD Medication Guide© and the Stimulant Medication Guide© were developed by Dr. Andrew Adesman, Chief of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, part of Northwell Health.
  • For questions or comments, contact Dr. Andrew Adesman at ADHDMedGuide@Northwell.edu.
  • The ADHD Medication Guide©, the Stimulant Medication Guide© and this website (www.ADHDMedicationGuide.com) are not intended to provide personal medical advice. Please consult your medical professional regarding the use of any medication.

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