Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and is the active substance in Concerta, Ritalin, Medikinet and other medicines.

Drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed too quickly to preschool children in the United States, according to experts. Millions of American children have been ...

Stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, and others) are the most commonly prescribed ADHD medications for children. They work by increasing brain chemicals such as dopamine and ...

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 ...

A new study released Friday found that young children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are often prescribed medication too quickly ...

A new study of treatments for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has found that combining behavior modification therapy with medication is the most effective way to improve ...

The medication that sparked an educational revolution: Ritalin, or by its generic name methylphenidate, is one of the most researched medications in the world. More than 3,000 studies have shown its ...

When a child is sick, having them take their medication can be just as important as ensuring they eat well and get enough rest. But for many families, getting kids to actually swallow their medication ...

Medications for children can come in many forms. There aren’t significant differences in the effectiveness between the forms. Chewable medications and oral tablets may not be suitable until children ...