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Dexmethylphenidate Focalin, Focalin XR Uses Treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Tablet, Long Acting Capsule. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is usually given once daily. Because dexmethylphenidate can cause a loss of appetite, it is best to take the medicine after eating or just before your morning meal, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. If you cannot swallow the extended-release capsule, you may open it and pour the medicine into a small amount of soft food such as pudding, yogurt, or applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it without chewing. Always take this medicine with a full glass of liquid (water, milk, or juice). Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Blurred vision, trouble seeing. Chest pain. Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat. Fever. Mood or mental changes, confusion, unusual behavior. Uncontrollable muscle movements or twitching. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness. Vomiting, agitation, confusion, sweating, fever, tremors. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to methylphenidate (Ritalin®). You should not use this medicine if you have problems with severe anxiety, tension, or agitation. You should not use this medicine if you have Tourette's syndrome, muscle tics, or glaucoma. Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®) within the past 14 days. This medicine should not be given to a child under 6 years of age unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have stomach problems, thyroid problems, heart disease, or high blood pressure. Your doctor should know if you have epilepsy, a history of seizures, depression or mental illness, or drug or alcohol problems. This medicine may be habit-forming. If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor for instructions. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert. Methylphenidate may slow down growth in children. This can cause a child not to gain weight or height normally. Talk with your doctor if you think this is a problem. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

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