What are the available doses of Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate)?

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Focalin XR Available Doses

Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate extended-release) is available in eight different capsule strengths: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, 30 mg, 35 mg, and 40 mg. 1

Specific Capsule Descriptions

The FDA-approved formulations are distinguished by color-coded capsules 1:

  • 5 mg: Blue opaque cap and body, printed with "G 5mg" and "004" 1
  • 10 mg: Light cream opaque cap and body, printed with "G 10mg" and "005" 1
  • 15 mg: Green opaque cap and body, printed with "G 15mg" and "006" 1
  • 20 mg: White opaque cap and body, printed with "G 20mg" and "007" 1
  • 25 mg: Blue opaque cap with white opaque body, printed with "G 25mg" and "008" 1
  • 30 mg: Light cream opaque cap with white opaque body, printed with "G 30mg" and "009" 1
  • 35 mg: Blue opaque cap with light cream opaque body, printed with "G 35mg" and "010" 1
  • 40 mg: Green opaque cap with white opaque body, printed with "G 40mg" and "011" 1

Administration Flexibility

All capsule strengths contain white to off-white pellets that can be administered either as intact capsules or opened and sprinkled onto applesauce for patients unable to swallow capsules whole 1. The entire contents must be consumed immediately without chewing, and doses should not be divided 1.

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