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There are 12 differences and 9 similarities between Concerta, Focalin

Basic Information
Generic Name		Methylphenidate	vs	Dexmethylphenidate
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Class		Cns Stimulants	vs	Cns Stimulants
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Prescription Generic Available		Yes	vs	Yes
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Pregnancy cat.		C(us)	vs	C(us)
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Approved Age		6 And Older	vs	6 And Older
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Legal Status		Schedule Ii (us)	vs	Schedule Ii (us)
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WADA Category		S6 - Stimulants	vs
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Dependence Liability		High	vs	High
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Excretion		Urinary	vs	Renal
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Possible Side Effects		Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics.	vs	Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics.
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Dosage, Usage and Forms
Routes (of administration)		Oral	vs	Oral
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Dosage		18 Mg Q Am–72 Mg Q Am (if 12+ Y.o.)	vs	2.5 Mg Bid–10 Mg Bid
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Maximum daily dose		72 mg	vs	10 mg
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Duration		Long-acting	vs	Short-acting
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Duration - time		10-16 H	vs	3-4 H
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Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)		269.77 G/mol	vs	233.31 G/mol
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Half Life		3-5 Hours	vs	4 Hours
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Formula		C14h19no2•hcl	vs	C14h19no2
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Bioavailability		11-52%	vs	22-25%
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Protein binding		15 %	vs	12-15%
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Metabolism		Hepatic	vs	Hepatic
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