What are the pros and cons of Daytrana, the ADHD patch?
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The ADHD "patch" you are describing is called Daytrana, and it's manufactured by Shire. The medication that this new system delivers is methylphenidate, which is the same basic medication available in tablet forms such as Ritalin and Concerta. It is the delivery system that makes this product unique.
The clear advantage of the product is its ability to allow each patient to determine the duration of action of the medication on a day-to-day basis. The patch is to be applied approximately two hours before the medication's effect is desired, and the effectiveness continues for up to three hours after the patch is removed. The delivery of the medication is smooth throughout the time of wearing of the patch. The patch can be worn during swimming, bathing, or exercise. Parents can visually confirm that the patch is in place (that the medication is "being taken") and, unlike pills that can be sold or shared with others, the patch, once applied, cannot be removed and used again by others.
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