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Top Substances for Children 6 to 12 Years of Age
Top Substances: Children 6 to 12 Years of Age
.
1 Acetaminophen
2 Methylphenidate
3a Clonidine
3b Ibuprofen
5a Less Sedating Antihistamines (Cetirizine 1st, Loratadine 2nd) Unlike the top substances
for 13-19 year olds, 6 of
5b Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (Fluoxetine 1st, Sertraline 2nd)
the top 17 substances for
5c Pens or Inks
children 6-12 years of age
8a Diphenhydramine Alone are non-drug products.
8b Sedating Antihistamines, Other
10 Arts/Crafts/Writing Products
11 Guanfacine
12 Non-lidocaine Topical Anesthetic
13 Toluene diisocyanate Huffing
14a Leukotriene Antagonist or Inhibitor
14b Bleachs: Hypochlorites
14c Non-disc batteries
17 Copperhead bites
*Substances bolded are used for
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD)
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