Focalin Dosage

Generic name: dexmethylphenidate
Brand names: Focalin, Focalin XR
Drug class: CNS stimulants

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  TAB: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

ADHD

[2.5-10 mg PO bid]

Start: 2.5 mg PO bid, then may incr. by 2.5-5 mg/day q7 days; Max: 20 mg/day; Info: duration 4-5h; space doses at least 4h apart; to convert from methylphenidate, start at 50% of current methylphenidate daily dose

Renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Recommended Peds Dosing

Dosage forms:  TAB: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

ADHD

[6 yo and older]

Dose: 2.5-10 mg PO bid; Start: 2.5 mg PO bid, then may incr. by 2.5-5 mg/day q7 days; Max: 20 mg/day; Info: duration 4-5h; space doses at least 4h apart; to convert from methylphenidate, start at 50% of current methylphenidate daily dose

Renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .