{"id":5759,"date":"2020-12-25T15:30:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-25T15:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5759"},"modified":"2022-11-17T20:27:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T20:27:40","slug":"attentin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/attentin\/","title":{"rendered":"Attentin &#8211; Dexamphetamine Sulfate Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Attentin 5 mg&nbsp;Dexamphetamine sulfate Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Attentin Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attentin 5 mg tablets contain the active substance dexamphetamine sulphate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attentin 5 mg is a psychostimulant that improves the activity in parts of the brain.&nbsp;The <em>Attentin drug<\/em> can help improve attention and concentration as well as reduce impulsive behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attentin is used to treat&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is used for children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years<\/li><li>It is not intended for all children with&nbsp;ADHD<\/li><li>It is used only after another medicine containing methylphenidate has not given sufficient effect<\/li><li>Is used as part of a treatment program that usually includes <ul><li>Psychological&nbsp;therapy<\/li><li>Education<\/li><li>Social&nbsp;therapy<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with Attentin may only be initiated by and under the supervision of a physician with specialist competence in the field of behavioral disorders in children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must talk to a doctor if your child does not feel better or if he\/she feels worse after one month.&nbsp;Your doctor may decide that another treatment is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Attentin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Attentin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Is allergic (<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/peanut-allergy-and-nut-allergy\/\">hypersensitive<\/a>) to dexamphetamine or other amphetamines or any of the other ingredients of <strong>Attentin depression<\/strong> (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>Have problems with the thyroid gland<\/li><li>Has increased pressure in the eye (&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Has a&nbsp;tumor&nbsp;in the adrenal gland (&nbsp;pheochromocytoma&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Has an eating disorder, does not feel hungry, or does not want to eat (eg&nbsp;anorexia nervosa)<\/li><li>Has very high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;or has narrowing of the blood vessels, which can cause pain in the legs and arms<\/li><li>Has advanced&nbsp;arteriosclerosis&nbsp;(atherosclerosis)<\/li><li>Have or have had heart problems e.g.&nbsp;<ul><li>Heart attack<\/li><li>Irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>Pain or discomfort in the chest<\/li><li>Heart failure<\/li><li>Heart disease or have a congenital heart problem<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Have had problems with the blood vessels in the brain, e.g<ul><li>Stroke<\/li><li>Dilated or weakened blood vessels in the brain (&nbsp;aneurysm&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Narrowing or blocked blood vessels<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the blood vessels (vasculitis)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Have mental problems such as<ul><li>Psychopathic or&nbsp;borderline<\/li><li>Personality disorder<\/li><li>Abnormal thoughts<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Schizophrenia<\/li><li>Your signs of a severe emotional disorder such as suicidal thoughts, severe depression, mania<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Is currently taking medicine for depression or has done so for the past 14 days (so-called&nbsp;monoamine oxidase inhibitors,&nbsp;MAO inhibitors&nbsp;).&nbsp;See section &#8216;Other medicines and Attentin&#8217; below<\/li><li>Have ever abused alcohol, prescription drugs, or &#8220;party drugs&#8221;<\/li><li>Or someone in your family has&nbsp;Tourette&#8217;s syndrome&nbsp;or other motor or verbal&nbsp;tics<\/li><li>Has difficult-to-control, repetitive twitches in any part of the body or repeats sounds and words<\/li><li>Has&nbsp;porphyria<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use<strong> Attentin depression<\/strong> if any of the above apply to your child.&nbsp;If you feel unsure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking your child with Attentin as this medicine may make these problems worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before your child takes Attentin for your child<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have a blood, liver, or kidney disease<\/li><li>Easily becomes overexcited or has an unstable personality<\/li><li>Have had seizures (seizures, convulsions, epileptic seizures) or other abnormal findings when measuring brain activity (&nbsp;EEG&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Is a woman and has started menstruating (see section &#8216;Pregnancy and breastfeeding&#8217; below)<\/li><li>Has high&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>Have a heart problem not mentioned in the section &#8216;Do not use &#8230;&#8217;<\/li><li>Has a mental illness that is not mentioned in the above section &#8216;Do not use &#8230;&#8217;.&nbsp;This can include <ul><li>Mood swings<\/li><li>Unusual aggression<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Delusions<\/li><li>Paranoia<\/li><li>Agitation&nbsp;(anxiety)<\/li><li>Guilt<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above applies to you or your child, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.&nbsp;This is because <strong>Attentin depression<\/strong> may make these problems worse.&nbsp;Your doctor will want to check how the medicine is affecting your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Checks by your doctor before starting treatment with Attentin10 mg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These checks are to determine if Attentin is the right medicine for your child.&nbsp;Your doctor will talk to you about the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your child is taking other medicines<\/li><li>If there have been sudden unexplained deaths in the family<\/li><li>If you or someone in your family has any other medical condition (eg heart problem)<\/li><li>How your child feels, e.g.&nbsp;if your child is elated or depressed has strange thoughts, or has previously had any such feelings<\/li><li>If there have been&nbsp;tics in the family&nbsp;(difficult to control repeated twitches in any part of the body or repetition of sounds and words)<\/li><li>If your child or other family member has or has had a problem related to mental health or behavioral disorder.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will discuss whether your child is at risk of mood swings (from being manic to becoming depressed, so-called&nbsp;bipolar disorder&nbsp;).&nbsp;Your child&#8217;s previous mental health will be checked.&nbsp;It will also be checked if there has been suicide,&nbsp;bipolar disorder,&nbsp;or depression&nbsp;in your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you provide as much information as you can.&nbsp;This will help your doctor decide if Attentin is the right medicine for your child.&nbsp;Your doctor may decide that more medical tests are needed before your child can start taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effects on weight\/growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attentin can cause weight loss in some children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Failure to gain weight may occur<\/li><li>The doctor will closely monitor your child&#8217;s development in terms of weight and height, as well as how well your child eats<\/li><li>If your child does not grow as expected, your doctor may stop taking Attentin for a short time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Operation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if your child is having surgery.&nbsp;Attentin should not be taken on the day of surgery if a special type of anesthetic\/anesthetic is used.&nbsp;This is because there is a risk of sudden high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;during surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drug tests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attentin depression<\/strong> may give positive results in drug abuse tests.&nbsp;Athletes need to know that Attentin drug can give positive results on anti-doping tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children and young people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attentin should not be used to treat&nbsp;ADHD&nbsp;in children under 6 years of age or in adults.&nbsp;Efficacy and safety have not been established in these patient groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other medicines and Attentin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, has recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;This also applies to over-the-counter medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>MAO inhibitors<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not use <strong>Attentin depression<\/strong>  if your child is taking a so-called&nbsp;MAOI&nbsp;(&nbsp;monoamine oxidase inhibitor&nbsp;) for depression, or has taken an&nbsp;MAOI&nbsp;for the past 14 days.&nbsp;Concomitant use of an&nbsp;MAOI&nbsp;and dexamphetamine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure.<\/li><li>If your child is taking other medicines, Attentin may affect how well they work or cause&nbsp;side effects.<\/li><li>If you are taking any of the following medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Attentin:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Other antidepressants e.g.&nbsp;<ul><li>Tricyclic antidepressants<\/li><li>Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Medicines for serious mental problems, e.g.&nbsp;<ul><li>Phenothiazines and haloperidol<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Medicines for&nbsp;epilepsy, e.g.&nbsp;antiepileptics&nbsp;such as <ul><li>Phenobarbital<\/li><li>Phenytoin<\/li><li>Primidone<\/li><li>Ethosuximide<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Medicines that will make it easier to stop drinking alcohol, eg&nbsp;<ul><li>Disulfiram<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Medicines for high or low&nbsp;blood pressure, e.g.&nbsp;<ul><li>Guanethidine<\/li><li>Clonidine<\/li><li>Reserpine or alpha-methyltyrosine or&nbsp;beta-blockers&nbsp;such as propanolol<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Certain <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">cough<\/a> medicines and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">cold<\/a> medicines that can affect&nbsp;blood pressure.&nbsp;It is important to consult the pharmacy staff before buying any such product<\/li><li>Blood-thinning drugs that prevent blood clots, e.g.<ul><li>Coumarin anticoagulants<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Medicine containing <ul><li>Glutamic acid&nbsp;HCl<\/li><li>Ascorbic acid<\/li><li>Ammonium chloride<\/li><li>Sodium phosphate<\/li><li>Sodium bicarbonate<\/li><li>Acetazolamide<\/li><li>Thiazides<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Any of the following medicines:&nbsp;<ul><li>Beta-blockers<\/li><li>Antihistamines<\/li><li>Lithium<\/li><li>Norepinephrine<\/li><li>Morphine<\/li><li>Meperidine<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure if any of the medicines you are taking are included in this list, please consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attentin And Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine.&nbsp;Keep in mind that certain foods and medicines may contain alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attentin can affect the unborn baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your daughter is pregnant or breast-feeding, may be pregnant or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your doctor will discuss contraception with you.<\/li><li>If your daughter is pregnant, treatment with this medicine may need to be stopped.<\/li><li>It is possible that this medicine passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Your doctor will therefore decide if your daughter should stop breast-feeding or stop taking this medicine.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child may feel <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizzy<\/li><li>Have difficulty focusing<\/li><li>Have blurred vision when using this medicine<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If this happens, it can be risky to do things like <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Driving<\/li><li>Using machines<\/li><li>Cycling<\/li><li>Riding, or climbing trees<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You \/ your child is responsible for assessing whether your child is fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect the ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attentin Contains Isomalt (E935)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child does not tolerate certain sugars, consult a doctor before your child takes this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Attentin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much should your child take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The recommended&nbsp;<strong>Attentin dose<\/strong>&nbsp;is normally between 5 mg and 20 mg.<\/li><li>The doctor usually starts treatment with a low&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of a tablet of Attentin.&nbsp;This is gradually increased with a tablet at weekly intervals, as needed.<\/li><li>The highest recommended daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 20 mg (in rare cases 40 mg may be needed).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to take the medicine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The drug is intended to be swallowed.<\/li><li>Your child should take Attentin tablets with water, preferably with or immediately after a meal.&nbsp;Attentin tablets should be taken at the same time in relation to meals.<\/li><li>The last&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should generally not be taken too late after lunch to avoid difficulty sleeping.<\/li><li>The tablets have a score line and can be divided if needed.&nbsp;The notch is only for you to be able to divide the tablet if your child has difficulty swallowing it whole.&nbsp;Divide the tablet by placing it on a hard surface with the smooth side with the crossed notch facing down, and then gently press with your index finger in the center of the top.&nbsp;The tablet is then divided into four parts.<\/li><li>Contact a doctor if the child does not feel better.&nbsp;The doctor may decide that the child needs another treatment.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long-term use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor decides how long the treatment should be given.&nbsp;If your child is taking this medicine for more than a year, your doctor should stop the treatment for a short time, e.g.&nbsp;during a school holiday.&nbsp;It shows if the drug is still needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Incorrect&nbsp;dosing&nbsp;of Attentin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improper&nbsp;dosing&nbsp;of Attentin may cause abnormal behavior.&nbsp;It can also mean that your child develops an addiction to the drug.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if your child has ever been abused or addicted to alcohol, prescription drugs, or narcotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is for your child only.&nbsp;Do not give it to anyone else, even if they show signs of illness similar to your child&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs of overdose may include the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Agitation<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Muscle twitching that may turn into&nbsp;a coma<\/li><li>Irregular heartbeat<\/li><li>Weaker breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If Your Child Forgets To Take Attentin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;If your child has forgotten to take a&nbsp;dose, wait until it is time for the next&nbsp;<strong>Attentin dose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If Your Child Stops Taking Attentin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child suddenly stops taking this medicine, it may lead to <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Extreme fatigue<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Mood swings<\/li><li>Severe anxiety<\/li><li>Sleep disturbances<\/li><li>Increased appetite<\/li><li>Involuntary movements<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor may choose to gradually reduce the daily&nbsp;<strong>Attentin dose<\/strong> one, before the medication is completely stopped.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor before stopping treatment with Attentin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Attentin Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;Your doctor will talk about these&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decreased appetite<\/li><li>Decreased weight gain and weight loss with long-term use in children<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li><li>Nervousness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common attentin side effects: may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Irregular heartbeats or increased heart rate, more noticeable heartbeats<\/li><li>Abdominal pain and\/or cramps<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Dry mouth<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These usually occur at the beginning of treatment and can be alleviated by taking the medicine with a meal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Changes in&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;and heart rate (usually increases)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">Joint pain<\/a><\/li><li>Dizziness or intoxication, jerky or involuntary movements<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Hyperactivity<\/li><li>Abnormal behavior<\/li><li>Aggression<\/li><li>Agitation<\/li><li>Loss of appetite<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Angina pectoris (&nbsp;Angina&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Difficult to focus his eyes<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><li>Dilated&nbsp;pupils<\/li><li>Reduced length growth with long-term use in children<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Skin rash<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Decreased number of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;which can make the skin pale and cause weakness or shortness of breath, altered number of&nbsp;blood cells&nbsp;(&nbsp;leukopenia,&nbsp;thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cardiac arrest<\/li><li>Tourette&#8217;s syndrome<\/li><li>Abnormal liver function from elevated liver function values \u200b\u200bto liver coma<\/li><li>Muscle cramps, involuntary movements (cordiform movements)<\/li><li>Bleeding inside the skull (&nbsp;intracranial&nbsp;hemorrhage)<\/li><li>Hallucinations, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/psychosis\/\">psychosis<\/a> \/ psychotic reactions<\/li><li>Suicidal behavior or suicide,&nbsp;tics<\/li><li>Exacerbation of existing&nbsp;tics<\/li><li>Itchy red sores (erythema multiforme) or scaly skin spots (exfoliative&nbsp;dermatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>A recurrent skin rash that appears in the same place every time the drug is taken (fixed drug rash)<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;and\/or obstruction of blood vessels in the spinal cord and brain (cerebral&nbsp;vasculitis)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No known frequency: (cannot be calculated from the available data)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy)<\/li><li>Heart attack<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0in parts of the large intestine when blood flow is reduced (ischemic\u00a0colitis)<\/li><li>Chest pain<\/li><li>Growth retardation with prolonged use<\/li><li>Elevated body temperature<\/li><li>Allergic reactions including severe allergic reactions that cause swelling of the face or throat (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0) and severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0that causes difficulty breathing or dizziness (\u00a0anaphylaxis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Sudden death<\/li><li>Disturbed\u00a0acid-base balance\u00a0in the body (\u00a0acidosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Abnormal muscle breakdown that can cause kidney problems (\u00a0rhabdomyolysis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Difficulty controlling movements (\u00a0ataxia\u00a0)<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Abnormal or impaired sense of taste<\/li><li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li><li>Hyperreflexia\u00a0(abnormally increased flexibility)<\/li><li>Stroke, tremors (tremor)<\/li><li>Confusion, addiction<\/li><li>Dysphoria\u00a0(discomfort)<\/li><li>Emotional lability<\/li><li>Euphoria\u00a0(elation)<\/li><li>Impaired\u00a0cognitive\u00a0ability (rational thinking)<\/li><li>Altered\u00a0libido\u00a0(sexual drive)<\/li><li>Nightmares<\/li><li>Compulsive behavior<\/li><li>Panic disorder<\/li><li>Paranoia<\/li><li>Restlessness<\/li><li>kidney damage<\/li><li>Impotence<\/li><li>Sweating<\/li><li>Hair loss<\/li><li>Circulatory failure<\/li><li>Loss of sensation in fingers and toes<\/li><li>Tingling and discoloration (from white to blue, then red) on cold (Raynaud&#8217;s phenomenon)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Attentin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/li><li>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is dexamphetamine sulfate.<\/li><li>One tablet contains 5 mg dexamphetamine sulfate.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are: <ul><li>Isomalt (E953)<\/li><li>Crospovidone<\/li><li>Magnesium stearate<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attentin 5 mg tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White, round, cloverleaf tablets with a diameter of 8.4 mm and a notched cross line on the top and a cross line with \u201cS\u201d embossed on each quarter on the bottom.<\/li><li>Pack sizes: 20, 30, 50 or 100 tablets.<\/li><li>Cartons containing tablets packed in blisters of PVC \/ PE \/ PVdC aluminum foil.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Medice Arzneimittel P\u00fctter GmbH &amp; Co.&nbsp;KG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kuhloweg 37<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>58638 Iserlohn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Agent:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evolan Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attentin is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 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