Product Specification
Brand | Life Pharma FZE |
Condition | New |
Product Descriptions
Dexmethylphenidate is a mild stimulant to the central nervous system. It affects chemicals in the brain that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Dexmethylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Common side effects may include:
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loss of appetite;
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nausea, stomach pain; or
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fever.
Dexmethylphenidate dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Attention Deficit Disorder:
PATIENTS NEW TO METHYLPHENIDATE:
Immediate Release:
-Initial dose: 2.5 mg orally twice a day, at least 4 hours apart
-Maintenance dose: Dose may be adjusted in increments of 2.5 to 5 mg at weekly intervals.
-Maximum dose: 10 mg orally twice a day (20 mg/day)
Extended Release:
-Initial dose: 10 mg orally once a day in the morning
-Maintenance dose: Dose may be adjusted in increments of 10 mg at weekly intervals.
-Maximum dose: 40 mg orally once a day in the morning
PATIENTS CURRENTLY USING METHYLPHENIDATE:
Immediate Release:
-Initial dose: Half the total daily dose of racemic methylphenidate orally twice a day
-Maximum dose: 10 mg orally twice a day (20 mg/day)
Extended Release:
-Initial dose: Half the total daily dose of racemic methylphenidate orally once a day in the morning
-Maximum dose: 40 mg orally once a day in the morning
PATIENTS SWITCHING FROM IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO EXTENDED RELEASE:
-Continue same daily dosage orally once a day in the morning.
Comments:
-Dosage should be individualized according to the needs and responses of the patient.
-This drug should be used as part of a comprehensive treatment program that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) such as counseling or other therapies.
Use: ADHD
Usual Pediatric Dose for Attention Deficit Disorder:
PATIENTS NEW TO METHYLPHENIDATE (Age 6 years or older):
Immediate Release:
-Initial dose: 2.5 mg orally twice a day, at least 4 hours apart
-Maintenance dose: Dose may be adjusted in increments of 2.5 to 5 mg at weekly intervals.
-Maximum dose: 10 mg orally twice a day (20 mg/day)
Extended Release:
-Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day in the morning
-Maintenance dose: Dose may be adjusted in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals.
-Maximum dose: 30 mg orally once a day in the morning
PATIENTS CURRENTLY USING METHYLPHENIDATE (Age 6 years or older):
Immediate Release:
-Initial dose: Half the total daily dose of racemic methylphenidate orally twice a day
-Maximum dose: 10 mg orally twice a day (20 mg/day)
Extended Release:
-Initial dose: Half the total daily dose of racemic methylphenidate orally once a day in the morning
-Maximum dose: 30 mg orally once a day in the morning
PATIENTS SWITCHING FROM IMMEDIATE RELEASE TO EXTENDED RELEASE (Age 6 years or older):
-Continue same daily dosage orally once a day in the morning.
Comments:
-Dosage should be individualized according to the needs and responses of the patient.
-This drug should be used as part of a comprehensive treatment program that may include other measures (psychological, educational, social) such as counseling or other therapies.
Use: ADHD