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There are 11 differences and 9 similarities between Focalin, Focalin XR

Basic Information
Generic Name		Dexmethylphenidate	vs	Dexmethylphenidate
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Class		Cns Stimulants	vs	Cns Stimulants
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Prescription Generic Available		Yes	vs	No
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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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Dependence Liability		High	vs	High
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Excretion		Renal	vs	Urinary
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Possible Side Effects		Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics.	vs	Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Dry Mouth, Indigestion, Headaches, Anxiety, Throat Pain, Indigestion, Stomach Cramps
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Dosage, Usage and Forms
Routes (of administration)		Oral	vs	Oral
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Dosage		2.5 Mg Bid–10 Mg Bid	vs	6-17: 5 Mg Q Am–30 Mg Q Am; Adults: 10 Mg Q Am-40 Mg Q Am
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Maximum daily dose		10 mg	vs	40 mg
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Duration		Short-acting	vs	Long-acting
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Duration - time		3-4 H	vs	8-12 H
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Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)		233.31 G/mol	vs	269.77 G/mol
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Half Life		4 Hours	vs	2-4.5 Hours
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Formula		C14h19no2	vs	C14h19no2•hcl
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Bioavailability		22-25%	vs	30 %
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Protein binding		12-15%	vs	12-15%
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Metabolism		Hepatic	vs	Hepatic
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