Below you'll find a list of commonly asked questions about Daytrana®:
- 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 hours more after it's removed. If the child wears 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 occurrence of skin irritation where the patch was applied. It is recommended that you alternate the hip on which the patch is worn every day to reduce the potential for irritation. You should also put the patch in a different place on the child's hip each time. Try not to use the same application site on either hip for several days.
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- Q. What is the active ingredient in Daytrana?
- A. The active ingredient in Daytrana is methylphenidate.Return to Top
- 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 how well the patch sticks. 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, breast feeding, or sexually active, tell the doctor before using Daytrana. Be sure to tell the doctor if your child is nursing a baby. It is not known if Daytrana will harm the unborn baby or pass into breast milk. Your doctor should decide if your child will use the Daytrana patch or breast feed.
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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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- Q. Is skin redness common?
- A. Because Daytrana is a patch that sticks to the skin, you and your child may notice mild skin redness or itching. This is common when using Daytrana and in most cases, skin irritation disappears within 24 hours.
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- Q. How can I reduce skin redness?
- A. To minimize potential skin side effects, use Daytrana as prescribed by your child's doctor.
- Alternate the hip on which the patch is applied every day
- Always remove the patch gently from your child's skin
- If needed, use an oil-based product such as petroleum jelly to remove patch adhesive residue from skin
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IMPORTANT: Before you apply a new Daytrana patch, skin must be clean and dry, with NO powder, oil, lotion, cuts, or irritation. Do not wash with soap or apply creams or lotions immediately before applying patch.
If redness is accompanied by a more intense skin reaction that does not significantly improve within 48 hours or spreads beyond the patch site, discontinue use and contact your physician.
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