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How to Take Dexmethylphenidate Hcl and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended starting dose is 5 mg/day (2.5 mg twice daily). Dosage may be adjusted in 2.5 to 5 mg increments to a maximum of 20 mg/day (10 mg twice daily).

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with marked anxiety, tension, agitation, glaucoma, tourette's syndrome, during treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, within 14 days following discontinuation of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Dexmethylphenidate Hcl

This medication is the dextrorotatory enantiomer of methylphenidate, prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).


Trade Names/Brand Names of Dexmethylphenidate Hcl

International :


Focalin
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