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Focalin<\/span><\/a> (dexmethylphenidate) is a type of medication called a <\/span>central nervous system (CNS) stimulant<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019s used to treat symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people 6 years and older. Focalin works similarly to <\/span>other ADHD medications like Adderall<\/span><\/a> and Ritalin by changing the chemicals in your brain to increase concentration and decrease other common ADHD behaviors, like hyperactivity and impulsivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some brand-name <\/span>ADHD medications can be expensive<\/span><\/a>, but a generic version of Focalin, dexmethylphenidate, is available.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0Focalin generic availability<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Generic name<\/b><\/td>\nDexmethylphenidate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FDA approval date of the generic version<\/b><\/td>\nJan. 29, 2007<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Approved for<\/b><\/td>\nFor the treatment of ADHD in children (over 6 years old) and adults<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is there a generic available for sale in the U.S.?\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nYes\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dosage<\/b><\/td>\nIR: Oral tablets in 2.5, 5, and 10 mg doses<\/span><\/p>\n

XR: Oral capsules in 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 mg doses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What\u2019s the difference between Focalin and dexmethylphenidate?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cThere are no real notable differences between brand-name Focalin and generic dexmethylphenidate,\u201d says <\/span>Zishan Khan<\/span><\/a>, MD, psychiatrist and regional medical director with Mindpath Health. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards for generic drugs require them to contain the same active ingredients, be available in the same doses, and generally provide the same effects as their brand-name counterparts. Here\u2019s how the two medications compare.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n

Brand-name Focalin and its generic version have the same active ingredient, dexmethylphenidate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Dr. Khan, you might find differences in:<\/span><\/p>\n