Daytrana TD

Daytrana TD Overdose

This medication may be harmful if swallowed. If overdose or swallowing is suspected, remove the patch if possible. Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include: confusion, agitation, sweating, flushing, wide pupils, persistent shaking, muscle twitching, hallucinations, severe headache, severe vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness.

Daytrana TD Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

If the patch falls off, replace with a new patch at another site and remove the new patch at your usual time, usually 9 hours after the first patch is applied.

Daytrana TD Notes

Do not share this medication with others. It is against the law.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood pressure, growth monitoring in children who need long-term therapy) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Other laboratory tests (blood counts, platelets) may also be performed to check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Methylphenidate may help lessen inattention and hyperactivity ADHD symptoms such as not paying attention, making careless mistakes, not listening, being easily distracted, fidgeting, talking too much, or interrupting others.

If switching from another type of methylphenidate to this patch form, follow your doctor's instructions carefully when making this switch.

Daytrana TD Storage

Store in the protective pouches at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not open the pouch until you are ready to use the patch. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

This medication comes in a sealed tray. Once the tray is opened, use the patches within 2 months. Discard unused patches as described in the manufacturer's Patient Information Leaflet.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed (See How to Use section).