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Overview:
There are 11 differences and 9 similarities between Dexedrine
Spansule, Focalin XR
Basic Information |
Generic Name |
Dextroamphetamine |
Dexmethylphenidate |
Class |
Cns Stimulants |
Cns Stimulants |
Prescription Generic Available |
Yes |
No |
Pregnancy cat. |
C(us) |
C(us) |
Approved Age |
6 And Older |
6 And Older |
Legal Status |
Schedule Ii (us) |
Schedule Ii (us) |
Dependence Liability |
High |
High |
Excretion |
Urinary |
Urinary |
Possible Side Effects |
Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
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 |
Oral |
Dosage |
5 Mg Q Am–20 Mg Bid |
6-17: 5 Mg Q Am–30 Mg Q Am;
Adults: 10 Mg Q Am-40 Mg Q
Am |
Maximum daily dose |
20 mg |
40 mg |
Duration |
Long-acting |
Long-acting |
Duration - time |
10-14 H |
8-12 H |
Chemical Data |
Molecular mass (g/mol) |
135.21 G/mol |
269.77 G/mol |
Half Life |
10-12 Hours |
2-4.5 Hours |
Formula |
C9h13n |
C14h19no2•hcl |
Bioavailability |
75% (oral) |
30 % |
Protein binding |
15 % |
12-15% |
Metabolism |
Hepatic |
Hepatic |