Dexmethylphenidate Hcl - CNS Stimulants
Drug Name:
Dexmethylphenidate Hcl - CNS Stimulants
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Attention defecit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD)
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Attention defecit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD )
Dosage-
Maximum dose - 20mg/day ( 10mg twice daily )
Starting dose - 5mg/day ( 2.5mg twice daily ) - immediate release
10mg/day - extended release
Dosage adjustments-
Immediate release - dosage adjusted in 2.5 to 5mg increments
to a maximum of 20mg /day ( 10mg twice daily )
Extended release - dosage may be adjusted in 10mg/day increments to a
maximum of 20mg/day for adults
Children-
6 years and older-
Initial dosage-
extnded release - 5mg/day
Dosage adjustments-
extended release- dosage may be adjusted in 5mg increments to a maximum of
20mg/day