Focalin Xr
Active Ingredient(s): Dexmethylphenidate HydrochlorideFDA Approved: * May 26, 2005
Pharm Company: * NOVARTIS
Category: ADD / ADHD
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Focalin Xr Overview
Dexmethylphenidate, sold under the brand name Focalin among others, is a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in those over the age of 5 years.[2] If no benefit is seen after 4 weeks it is reasonable to discontinue its use.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] The immediate release formulation lasts up to 5 hours while the extended release formulation lasts up to 12 hours.[3] Common side effects include...
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Recent Focalin Xr Forums: 
focolin xr
what is the mg for a 6 year old usually ## Hi Jeanne, As a psychotherapist and a holistic practitioner and the mother of two toddlers I wan to reply to your comment from a different angle. I am guessing that asking about Focolin Xr for your 6 year old has tod do with being told he/she has ADHD. If so, please be careful about giving such powerful drug to a child. The medical community still does not know the long term effects of many of these drugs on the brains of children. In fact, the whole diagnosis of ADHD and ADD is questionable. There could be many other factors attributing to your child's symptoms and I would want to encourage you to look into those other areas and see if you can help your child with out turning to drugs right away. I am a strong advocate of keeping our kids ...
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what is the mg for a 6 year old usually ## Hi Jeanne, As a psychotherapist and a holistic practitioner and the mother of two toddlers I wan to reply to your comment from a different angle. I am guessing that asking about Focolin Xr for your 6 year old has tod do with being told he/she has ADHD. If so, please be careful about giving such powerful drug to a child. The medical community still does not know the long term effects of many of these drugs on the brains of children. In fact, the whole diagnosis of ADHD and ADD is questionable. There could be many other factors attributing to your child's symptoms and I would want to encourage you to look into those other areas and see if you can help your child with out turning to drugs right away. I am a strong advocate of keeping our kids ...
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yellow teeth
my 6 year old has been on focolin XR for 2 years now she has lost 3 baby teeth and all her adult teeth so far have had thick yellow stains is it the folcolin? ## i have a yellow teeth from childhood, pl. suggest me any paste / medicine to get white and healthy teeth
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my 6 year old has been on focolin XR for 2 years now she has lost 3 baby teeth and all her adult teeth so far have had thick yellow stains is it the folcolin? ## i have a yellow teeth from childhood, pl. suggest me any paste / medicine to get white and healthy teeth
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride
- Capsule, Extended Release: 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg, 35mg, 40mg, 5mg
- Tablet: 10mg, 2.5mg, 5mg
NDC Database Records for Focalin Xr: (9 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 0078-0430 Focalin XR 5 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 0078-0431 24 Hr Focalin 10 mg Extended Release Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 0078-0432 Focalin XR 20 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 0078-0433 Focalin XR 30 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 0078-0434 24 Hr Focalin 40 mg Extended Release Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 0078-0493 Focalin XR 15 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 0078-0608 24 Hr Focalin 25 mg Extended Release Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 0078-0609 24 Hr Focalin 35 mg Extended Release Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- 16590-649 Focalin XR 15 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule by Stat Rx USA LLC
Other drugs which contain Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride or a similar ingredient: (2 results)
- DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE 16 discussions
- FOCALIN Dexmethylphenidate55 discussions
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take 1x daily for A.D.D.,med.green capsule. ## Does anyone know why Focalin XR 5mg has been recalled? I went to pick up ... 5 replies
take 1x daily for A.D.D.,med.green capsule. ## Does anyone know why Focalin XR 5mg has been recalled? I went to pick up ... 5 replies
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My son's focalin xr prescription was just increased from 5mg to 10. Could I give him two 5mg capsules safely, or sho... 3 replies
My son's focalin xr prescription was just increased from 5mg to 10. Could I give him two 5mg capsules safely, or sho... 3 replies
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My son was prescribed Focalin XR 40mg twice a day. He's 23. But having trouble getting it filled. Called the manufac... 2 replies
My son was prescribed Focalin XR 40mg twice a day. He's 23. But having trouble getting it filled. Called the manufac... 2 replies
Contents of Focalin XR - Inside the capsule
What do the contents of focalin xr look like inside the capsule? I'm asking because I feel my son's medication w... 4 replies
What do the contents of focalin xr look like inside the capsule? I'm asking because I feel my son's medication w... 4 replies
discontinuing Focalin XR
my 13 year old son was on 25 mg of Focalin XR and we recently started him on 20 mg in order to take him off of it this s... 2 replies
my 13 year old son was on 25 mg of Focalin XR and we recently started him on 20 mg in order to take him off of it this s... 2 replies
Need advice about Focalin XR
I'm taking dexmethylphenadate er (I think that's how you spell it) 20mg. I just started taking it Friday morning... 1 reply
I'm taking dexmethylphenadate er (I think that's how you spell it) 20mg. I just started taking it Friday morning... 1 reply
how much is too much when using focalin xr 15mg recreationally?
I opened and crunched 24 focal xr 15mg capsules in about 14-16 hrs. I have a very high tolerance to any drug, and I'... 1 reply
I opened and crunched 24 focal xr 15mg capsules in about 14-16 hrs. I have a very high tolerance to any drug, and I'... 1 reply
FOCALIN SHORTAGE
My son has been on Focaling regular release for two years, we have never had a problem getting his medicine filled until... 74 replies
My son has been on Focaling regular release for two years, we have never had a problem getting his medicine filled until... 74 replies
focalin addiction!!
My first semester in college was a disaster as I began at the age of 25 and only 3 months after leaving an all together ... 60 replies
My first semester in college was a disaster as I began at the age of 25 and only 3 months after leaving an all together ... 60 replies
focalin & insurance
This month my Focalin dosage was raised to 60mg and I had to pay $609. My insurance won't help at all. Is it worth c... 5 replies
This month my Focalin dosage was raised to 60mg and I had to pay $609. My insurance won't help at all. Is it worth c... 5 replies