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Daytrana® FAQs

Q. What happens if I leave the Daytrana patch on for more than 9 hours?
A. It's recommended that the patch be applied to the hip area 2 hours before an effect is needed and be worn for 9 hours; its effects continue for several more hours after it's removed. Should your child wear it beyond 9 hours, he or she may experience increased side effects such as difficulty sleeping or lack of appetite. If these side effects or others become bothersome, please contact your child's doctor.
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Q. Why must the Daytrana patch be applied to the hip?
A. If applied elsewhere, the medication in the patch may be absorbed differently. This has not been adequately tested in clinical studies.
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Q. What happens if I accidentally put the Daytrana patch on the same hip two days in a row?
A. Placing the Daytrana patch on the same hip for two days in a row may increase the risk of skin irritation in the area where the patch was applied. It is recommended that you alternate the hip on which the patch is worn every day to reduce any potential irritation. You should also put the patch in a different place on the child's hip each time.
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Q. What is the active ingredient in Daytrana?
A. The active ingredient in Daytrana is methylphenidate. Doctors have been using methylphenidate in pills to treat ADHD for over 50 years. What makes Daytrana different is its delivery method (transdermal patch technology) and dosage form. Because of this, some of the benefits and risks of Daytrana are different than those associated with oral forms of methylphenidate.
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Q. What happens if the Daytrana patch gets wet while my child is wearing it?
A. Exposure to water during bathing, swimming, or showering may affect patch adhesion. When properly applied, the Daytrana patch is designed to stay on and keep delivering medicine. If the patch falls off, discard the old patch and a new patch can be applied to a different area of the same hip. If a new patch is applied, the total wear time for that day should remain 9 hours. Do not use tape, bandages, or other household adhesives to reapply the patch that no longer adheres.
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Q. If I take the Daytrana patch off of my child early one day, can I reuse it on another day?
A. No. Anytime you take off the Daytrana patch, you should dispose of it properly (see Daytrana Application, Removal and Disposal Instructions).
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Q. What happens if I accidentally touch the sticky part or get some adhesive on my hands?
A. If you touch the sticky part with your fingers, wash your hands immediately after application to avoid absorbing the medication.
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Q. What if my child is pregnant?
A. If your child is pregnant or sexually active tell the doctor before using Daytrana. If your child takes methylphenidate, it may be in her breast milk. Be sure to tell the doctor if your child is nursing a baby.
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Q. What happens if I accidentally cut the patch when removing it from the protective pouch?
A. If you cut or damage the patch when removing it from the protective pouch, do not use it. Throw away the damaged patch and use a new one.
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Daytrana is a prescription central nervous system (brain) stimulant medicine used to treat ADHD in people 6 to 17 years old. Daytrana may help increase attention and decrease impulsive and hyperactive behavior. Daytrana should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.

Important Safety Information

IMPORTANT:
Daytrana is a controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Daytrana in a safe place to protect it from theft. Selling or giving away Daytrana may harm others and is against the law.

Tell the prescribing doctor if your child has ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs.

Daytrana should not be used if your child is very anxious, tense, or agitated; has an eye problem called glaucoma; has tics (repeated movements or sounds that cannot be controlled) has a diagnosis or family history of seizures or has a diagnosis or family history of Tourette’s syndrome; or have had an abnormal brain wave test (EEG); is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicine or has discontinued an MAOI medicine in the last 2 weeks; is pregnant or breastfeeding; is allergic to methylphenidate or any other ingredients of Daytrana.

Serious heart problems have been reported with Daytrana or other stimulant medicines including:

  • sudden death in people with heart problems or heart defects
  • stroke and heart attack in adults
  • increased blood pressure and heart rate

Tell the doctor if your child or a family member has any heart problems, heart defects, or increased blood pressure and heart rate. Remove the Daytrana patch and call the doctor right away if your child has any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while using Daytrana.

Serious mental (psychiatric) problems have been reported with Daytrana or other stimulant medicines including:

  • new or worse aggressive behavior, hostility, anger or irritability
  • new or worse bipolar illness or mania (an extreme increase in activity or talking)
  • new or worse psychosis (hearing or seeing things that are not real, being suspicious, or distrustful, believing things that are not true)
  • other unusual or extreme changes in behavior or mood

Tell the doctor about any mental problems your child or family members have including suicide or depression, bipolar illness, mania, or psychosis. Call the doctor right away if your child has any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems while using Daytrana.

Serious side effects such as seizures (this usually happens in people with a history of seizures), slowing of growth (weight and height), eyesight changes or blurred vision have been reported with Daytrana. Allergic skin rash may occur. Stop using Daytrana and see the doctor right away if swelling, bumps, or blisters happen at or around where the patch is applied.

If the patch is worn longer than 9 hours in a day, or if more than 1 patch is worn at a time, too much Daytrana has been used. Your child should not use hair dryers, heating pads, electric blankets, heated water beds or other heat sources while wearing a Daytrana patch. This could cause too much medicine to pass into your child’s body and cause serious side effects.

Your child should have his or her height and weight checked often while taking Daytrana and your doctor may stop treatment if a problem is found during these check-ups.

Most common side effects seen with Daytrana include skin problems (redness, small bumps, itching) where the patch is applied, poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, weight loss, tics, trouble sleeping, mood swings, and dizziness.

Please see Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide including Warning regarding abuse and dependence.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call
1-800-FDA-1088.

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