Intuniv XR

Intuniv XR (Guanfacine HCL) is a prescription medicine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. It helps improve attention, reduce impulsivity, and control hyperactive behaviour by affecting certain receptors in the brain.

Benefits

• Helps improve focus and attention
• Reduces impulsive actions and hyperactivity
• Can be used alone or alongside other ADHD medications
• Once-daily tablet for easy use

Dosage

• Taken once daily, with or without food
• The dose depends on age, weight, and response to treatment
• Your doctor will start with a low dose and adjust gradually
• Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully

Warnings and Precautions

• May cause drowsiness or dizziness; avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you
• Inform your doctor if your child has heart problems or low blood pressure
• Do not stop taking suddenly without consulting your doctor
• Inform your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding

How to Use

• Take at the same time each day, preferably in the morning or evening as advised
• Swallow the tablet whole; do not crush or chew
• Do not skip doses; if a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered unless it is near the next dose
• Attend regular medical check-ups to monitor progress

Storage

• Store at room temperature between 20–25°C (68–77°F)
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging
• Protect from moisture and heat
• Keep out of reach of children

Side Effects

• Common: drowsiness, fatigue, headache, stomach pain, dry mouth
• Other possible: low blood pressure, slow heart rate, irritability
• Serious (seek help): fainting, severe dizziness, chest pain, mood changes, allergic reactions like rash or swelling