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Old 11-21-09, 09:52 AM
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Scientific dose conversion (approximate) between Stimulants

APPROXIMATE EQUIVALENCES AND CONVERSIONS
1 mg methylphenidate = 0.5 mg D-amphetamine = 0.5 - 0.75 mg Adderall
1 mg methylphenidate = 0.5 mg D-methylphenidate
10 mg methylphenidate tid = 5 mg D-amphetamine spansules qam-bid = 7.5 - 10 mg Adderall-XR qam
10 mg methylphenidate tid = 36 - 54 mg Concerta qam = 40 mg Metadate CD qam

* Adapted from “Typical Pediatric Dosages” The Medical Letter, Oct. 2001. Doses must be individualized, based on sound clinical assessment.
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