Generic Focalin Availability

See also: Generic Focalin XR

Focalin is a brand name of dexmethylphenidate, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

FOCALIN (dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride - tablet;oral)

Manufacturer: NOVARTIS

Approval date: November 13, 2001

Strength(s): 2.5MG [RLD] [AB], 5MG [RLD] [AB], 10MG [RLD] [AB]

Has a generic version of Focalin been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Focalin:

Manufacturer: ABHAI INC

Approval date: December 4, 2015

Strength(s): 2.5MG [AB] , 5MG [AB] , 10MG [AB]

Approval date: December 4, 2015 Strength(s): 2.5MG , 5MG , 10MG Manufacturer: ALKEM LABS LTD

Approval date: July 19, 2019

Strength(s): 2.5MG [AB] , 5MG [AB] , 10MG [AB]

Approval date: July 19, 2019 Strength(s): 2.5MG , 5MG , 10MG Manufacturer: BIONPHARMA INC

Approval date: March 24, 2020

Strength(s): 5MG [AB] , 10MG [AB]

Approval date: March 24, 2020 Strength(s): 5MG , 10MG Manufacturer: CEDIPROF INC

Approval date: September 19, 2018

Strength(s): 5MG [AB] , 10MG [AB]

Approval date: September 19, 2018 Strength(s): 5MG , 10MG Manufacturer: NOVEL LABS INC

Approval date: December 4, 2015

Strength(s): 2.5MG [AB] , 5MG [AB] , 10MG [AB]

Approval date: December 4, 2015 Strength(s): 2.5MG , 5MG , 10MG Manufacturer: RHODES PHARMS

Approval date: November 20, 2017

Strength(s): 2.5MG [AB] , 5MG [AB] , 10MG [AB]

Approval date: November 20, 2017 Strength(s): 2.5MG , 5MG , 10MG Manufacturer: SUN PHARM INDUSTRIES

Approval date: September 24, 2015

Strength(s): 2.5MG [AB] , 5MG [AB] , 10MG [AB]

Approval date: September 24, 2015 Strength(s): 2.5MG , 5MG , 10MG Manufacturer: TRIS PHARMA INC

Approval date: August 26, 2016

Strength(s): 2.5MG [AB], 5MG [AB], 10MG [AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Focalin. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: Generic Drug FAQs.

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