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There are 10 differences and 11 similarities between Focalin XR, Metadate CD
| Basic Information |
| Generic Name |
| Dexmethylphenidate |
Methylphenidate |
| Class |
| Cns Stimulants |
Cns Stimulants |
| Prescription Generic Available |
| No |
No |
| Pregnancy cat. |
| C(us) |
C(us) |
| Approved Age |
| 6 And Older |
6 And Older |
| Legal Status |
| Schedule Ii (us) |
Schedule Ii (us) |
| WADA Category |
|
S6 - Stimulants |
| Dependence Liability |
| High |
Moderate |
| Excretion |
| Urinary |
|
| Possible Side Effects |
| Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Dry Mouth, Indigestion, Headaches, Anxiety, Throat Pain, Indigestion, Stomach Cramps |
Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
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| Dosage, Usage and Forms |
| Routes (of administration) |
| Oral |
Oral |
| Dosage |
| 6-17: 5 Mg Q Am–30 Mg Q Am;
Adults: 10 Mg Q Am-40 Mg Q
Am |
20–60 Mg Q Am |
|
Maximum daily dose |
| 40 mg |
60 mg |
| Duration |
| Long-acting |
Long-acting |
| Duration - time |
| 8-12 H |
9-12 H |
| Chemical Data |
| Molecular mass (g/mol) |
| 269.77 G/mol |
269.77 G/mol |
| Half Life |
| 2-4.5 Hours |
6.8 Hours |
| Formula |
| C14h19no2•hcl |
C14h19no2•hcl |
| Bioavailability |
| 30 % |
30 % |
| Protein binding |
| 12-15% |
15 % |
| Metabolism |
| Hepatic |
Hepatic |