Long lasting but not too long
The once-daily Daytrana® patch is the only long-acting ADHD treatment that can be removed early to fit your child's changing routine.*
Discover how Daytrana can help your child*Daytrana® (methylphenidate transdermal system) provides long-lasting symptom control for up to 10 hours when worn for 9 hours—the recommended maximum wear time. Once applied, the patch starts to work in 2 hours. The effects can continue for up to 3 hours after removal. Consult your doctor about early removal of the patch.
How Daytrana Works
Unlike other ADHD treatments, Daytrana is a patch. It can be applied for the lasting symptom control your child needs or be removed early to help manage potential late-day side effects.†
Watch to see how Daytrana worksApplying Daytrana
How and where should you apply the patch? Just peel, place, and press once each day to apply Daytrana to the hip, alternating hip placement.
Watch a video demonstrationHelpful Treatment Tips
Because the patch is applied to your child’s skin, mild irritation or redness may occur. Our skin care tips, like remembering to alternate the placement of the patch each day, can help.
Get more skin care tips†With the full 9-hour wear time, 26% of children and adolescents experience some loss of appetite and 13% of children and 6% of adolescents experienced some trouble sleeping.