Some children have ADD/ADHD-like symptoms when they do not have
the proper nutrition or their body is unable to absorb the necessary nutrients which others easily absorb. The Appeton
multivitamin with Lysine can help. Lysine is for improving appetite.
Cost:
About S$13.00 per bottle of 70 tablets tablets, available in most
pharmacy, e.g. in SGH
A nutritional supplements for hand/eye co-ordination and brain
development. Some parents claimed it work for their children (in reducing the ADD/ADHD related mis-behavior)
Cost:
about S$0.30-S$0.40 cents per tablet, need 2-3 tablets a day
What To Do:
Most pharmancies have this
A supplier at Tanjong Pagar Plaza (near Amara Hotel & Tanjong
Pagar MRT) which sell this at about 15% lower price (Medic Drug Store: Tel:2244-842)
Helps ADD/ADHD children pay more attention in school; Is actually
a stimulant. Possible side-effect include lost of weight, re-bound effect making child behave more badly.
Cost:
about S$0.90 per tablet, half tablet last 3-6 hours for children of age 7-10 yrs
What To Do:
Get doctor in private clinic or polyclinic to refer specialist for ADD/ADHD diagnosis & treatment
Specialist will dispense drug only after confirming ADD/ADHD condition (may take a few months)
Ritalin is a controlled drug and must be prescribed by the specialist
