Patient Care...Personalized by the Patch

Congratulations. Your doctor has prescribed Daytrana™, the first and only patch for ADHD. To help you get the most out of treatment, take advantage of DaytranaCare—a free, new service for patients using Daytrana and their caregivers.

DaytranaCare…Personalized Support That’s Just a Phone Call Away

When you call DaytranaCare, you can speak with a qualified healthcare professional who will
  • Act as a resource to help answer your questions about Daytrana
  • Give you detailed instructions about how to apply Daytrana
  • Help you find Daytrana at a pharmacy near you
  • Be available to answer questions if you need to call back again

And when you call DaytranaCare, be sure to ask about STICK—Strategies To Improve Coping for Kids and families—an online resource for information, strategies, and simple tools. It can help you and your child manage the everyday challenges of ADHD, ease the stress, and focus on success.

Call DaytranaCare Today

Call (800) 828-2088 M-F 8 am to 8 pm, and follow the menu options. A qualified healthcare professional is standing by, ready to help you.
 

 

Important Safety Information

Tell your doctor about any heart conditions, including structural abnormalities, your child or a family member may have. Inform your doctor immediately if the child develops symptoms that suggest heart problems, such as chest pain or fainting.

Daytrana should not be used if the child has: significant anxiety, tension, or agitation; allergies to methylphenidate or other ingredients of Daytrana; glaucoma; discontinued in the last 14 days or is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI); tics, or family history or diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome.

Tell your doctor before using Daytrana if the child: is being treated for or has symptoms of depression (e.g. sadness, worthlessness, or hopelessness) or bipolar disorder; has family history of tics; has abnormal thoughts or visions, hears abnormal sounds, or has been diagnosed with psychosis; has had seizures or abnormal EEGs; has or has had high blood pressure; exhibits aggressive behavior or hostility. Tell your doctor immediately if the child develops any of these conditions/symptoms while using Daytrana.

In clinical studies, side effects were generally mild to moderate. The most common side effects reported with Daytrana were decreased appetite, sleeplessness, sadness/crying, twitching, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, tics, and affect lability (mood swings). Aggression, new abnormal thoughts/behaviors, mania, and growth suppression have been associated with use of drugs of this type. Tell your doctor if the child has blurred vision while using Daytrana.

Abuse of Daytrana can lead to dependence.

Daytrana should be applied daily to clean, dry skin, which is free of any cuts or irritation. Skin redness or itching is common with Daytrana. Allergic skin rash may occur.

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