Focalin Xr 15 Mg Capsule
- Focalin XR Oral Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (dex-meth-ill-FEN-eh-date)
Uses
Dexmethylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of a total treatment plan including psychological, educational, social, and other treatments.
It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. This medication helps increase your ability to pay attention, stay focused on an activity,...
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Focalin and Focalin XR
Brand Name: Focalin and Focalin XR Generic Name: dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride Usage Focalin is a short acting stimulant medication and is... Read more »
Focalin Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL Pronounced: (dex-meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Warning Misuse or abuse of dexmethylphenidate may result in... Read more »
Study: Focalin works faster than Concerta
A small study suggests that extended-release Focalin eases the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder more quickly than... Read more »
Clinical trial: Effective Focalin dosing in children with ADHD...
This is a study to determine which dosages of Focalin (dexmethylphenidate HCl) act as effective treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity... Read more »
Video: One child's experience with ADHD drug Focalin XR
A mother and daughter discuss how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has affected the daughter's school performance and friendships, and... Read more »
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