Focalin

Recommended dosage for Focalin

For people who are not currently taking methylphenidate, the usual starting dose is 5 milligrams a day. For those who are switching from methylphenidate, the starting Focalin dose is half the amount of the methylphenidate dose. In either case, the total daily dose of Focalin should be divided into 2 doses taken at least 4 hours apart.

Depending on the response, your doctor may increase the dose by 2.5 to 5 milligrams a day, up to a maximum daily dose of 20 milligrams (10 milligrams twice a day). Increases are usually made at weekly intervals.

Overdosage

If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

• Symptoms of Focalin overdose may include:
  Abnormal reflexes, agitation, confusion, convulsions (may be followed by coma), delirium, dryness of mucous membranes, enlarged pupils in the eyes, exaggerated feeling of elation, extremely elevated body temperature, flushing, hallucinations, headache, high blood pressure, irregular or rapid heartbeat, muscle twitching, palpitations, sweating, tremors, vomiting