Focalin, a new stimulant for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

January 2002

Novartis is now marketing Focalin, a new stimulant for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Focalin contains DEXmethylphenidate...the dextro isomer of methylphenidate (Ritalin, etc).

Methylphenidate contains both the dextro and levo isomers.

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