Focalin XR Dosage

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

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  ER CAP: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 30 mg, 35 mg, 40 mg

ADHD

[10-40 mg PO qam]

Start: 10 mg PO qam, then may incr. by 10 mg/day q7 days; Max: 40 mg/day; Info: duration 8-12h; to convert from IR form, use same total daily dose; to convert from methylphenidate, start at 50% of current methylphenidate daily dose; may open cap, but do not crush/chew contents

Renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Recommended Peds Dosing

Dosage forms:  ER CAP: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 30 mg, 35 mg, 40 mg

ADHD

[6 yo and older]

Dose: 5-30 mg PO qam; Start: 5 mg PO qam, then may incr. by 5 mg/day q7 days; Max: 30 mg/day; Info: duration 8-12h; to convert from IR form, use same total daily dose; to convert from methylphenidate, start at 50% of current methylphenidate daily dose; may open cap, but do not crush/chew contents

Renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .