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For which children is Elvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) indicated for ADHD?

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Elvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is indicated as part of a comprehensive ADHD treatment programme for children aged 6 years and over whose response to previous methylphenidate treatment is considered clinically inadequate, under specialist supervision.

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Elvanse 20mg Hard CapsulesTakeda UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 7Document updated 23 January 2026

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