Methylphenidate
Daytrana is a brand-name transdermal patch containing methylphenidate, a central nervous system stimulant. It is prescribed for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and adults. The medication is applied to the skin and delivers the active ingredient through the skin over several hours.
Daytrana is a skin patch form of methylphenidate used to treat ADHD by delivering medication transdermally.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 631252
- Generic
- Daytrana
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Daytrana is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children aged 6-17 years and adults. It may be used as part of a comprehensive treatment program that includes behavioral therapy.
Daytrana contains methylphenidate, a stimulant that affects certain chemicals in the brain and nervous system associated with impulse control and attention. The patch delivers the medication through the skin into the bloodstream over approximately 9 hours of wear time.
Common side effects may include decreased appetite, insomnia, weight loss, and skin irritation at the application site. It has a boxed warning regarding abuse potential and dependence. The patch should be applied to clean, dry skin on the hip area and rotated to different sites to minimize skin irritation.
Official drug label
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