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Focalin |
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- Description - |
Focalin is a mild central nervous system stimulant used to treatAttention DeficitHyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. The drug is a modifiedversion of Ritalin (acommon medication for attention disorders) and contains only themost active componentof Ritalin. Because of this special formulation, the usual dose ofFocalin is half theamount of the Ritalin dose.
Focalin should be given as part of a total treatment program thatincludes psychological,educational, and social measures. Symptoms of attention deficitdisorders includecontinual problems with moderate to severe distractibility, shortattention span,hyperactivity, emotional changeability, and impulsiveness. |
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Fever,loss of appetite,nausea,and stomach pain |
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Antidepressant drugs, including MAO inhibitors (Nardil,Parnate), tricyclics (Elavil, Tofranil), and serotonin reuptakeinhibitors (Prozac, Paxil)
Antiseizure drugs such as phenobarbital, Dilantin, and Mysoline
Blood pressure drugs such as Catapres
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Herbal remedies such as Ephedra and St. John's Wort
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- Manufacturer - |
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Mikart Inc |
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1750 Chattahoochee Avenue NW |
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Atlanta, GA 30318 |
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USA |
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