ADHD Stimulants

methylphenidate brand name, duration, formulation

Ritalin/Methylin

short-acting / immediate release

3-5hr duration

dexmethylphenidate brand name, formulation and duration

Focalin

short-acting / immediate release

3-5hr duration

methylphenidate OROS brand name, formulation and duration

Concerta / Relexxii

long-acting

6-12hr duration

long acting methylphenidate brand name and duration

Metadate CD/ Ritalin LA/ Aptensio XR

6-12 hr duration

long acting dexmethylphenidate brand name and duration

Focalin XR

6-12 hr duration

methylphenidate patch brand name, duration, other considerations

Daytrana

10-12hr duration (wear for 9, lasts 12)

*appropriate disposal of patch; may cause chemical leukoderma (skin color loss)

Quillivant / Quillichew / Cotempla XR generic, duration, and other considerations

methylphenidate 

8-12hr duration 

do not use chews in PKU

Jornay PM generic, duration, and other considerations

methylphenidate

10-12hr duration

take in the evening (6:30-9:30pm) peaks at 14hr

Azstarys generic name, duration

serdexmethylphenidate (ER) / dexmethylphenidate (IR)
12-16hr duration

mixed amphetamine salts brand name, duration, formulation

Adderall

short-acting / immediate release

4-6hr duration

dextroamphetamine brand name, duration, formulation

Procentra / Zenzedi

short-acting / immediate release

4-6 hr duration

amphetamine brand name, duration and formulation

Evekeo

short-acting / immediate release

4-6hr duration

long acting mixed amphetamine salts brand name, duration

Adderall XR

6-12hr duration

long-acting dextramphetamine brand name and duration

Dexedrine Spansule

6-12 hr duration

Mydayis generic name, duration, formulation and other considerations

mixed amphetamine salts

IR / ER1 / ER2

12-16hr duration

only for >13yrs

long acting amphetamine brand name and duration

Dynavel XR / Adzenys

6-12hr duration

Zelstrym generic name, duration, other considerations

dexamphetamine transdermal patch

9-12hr duration (wear for 9, lasts 12)

FDA approved >6yrs

avoid heat with application; rotate sites

lisdexamfetamine brand name, duration

Vyvanse

10-13hr duration