Generic Dexmethylphenidate

The generic version of dexmethylphenidate is sold as Dexmethylphenidate tablets. Generic dexmethylphenidate is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and is available in three strengths.

Generic Dexmethylphenidate: An Overview

Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride (Focalin®) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although dexmethylphenidate is a stimulant, it has effects that are the opposite of what would be expected of a stimulant. While stimulants like caffeine can cause hyperactivity, dexmethylphenidate has a calming effect.
 
Dexmethylphenidate is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. However, it has come off patent and is available as a generic.
 

Strengths of Generic Dexmethylphenidate

Generic Dexmethylphenidate tablets are available in the following strengths:
 
  • Dexmethylphenidate 2.5 mg
  • Dexmethylphenidate 5 mg
  • Dexmethylphenidate 10 mg.
     

Who Makes Generic Dexmethylphenidate?

Currently, generic Dexmethylphenidate is made by Teva Pharmaceuticals.
 

Is Generic Dexmethylphenidate as Good as Focalin?

All generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications.
 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generics are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns each generic a rating. An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. The generic dexmethylphenidate products currently available have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Focalin.
 
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This might include fillers or dyes or other ingredients that may cause problems for people with allergies or sensitivities.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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