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Daytrana
methylphenidate transdermal patch · Methylphenidate class
The methylphenidate patch: worn up to 9 hours, effects continue about 2 hours after removal — take it off early and you’ve built your own custom duration.
*Approximate U.S. cash price for a 30-day supply with a free discount card, mid-2026. Compare current prices on GoodRx.
Available strengths
10 mg · 15 mg · 20 mg · 30 mg — nominal dose delivered over a 9-hour wear
How long it lasts
Typical effective duration is 10–12 hours (worn up to 9 hours; effects persist ~2 hours after removal), though metabolism, sleep, and food timing move this meaningfully for individuals. See how it compares to every other product on the duration chart.
Approximate dose equivalents
Every marketed Daytrana strength translated into five common alternatives (total-daily-dose basis). Cross-class figures (†) use the rough ~2:1 amphetamine↔methylphenidate heuristic and are the least precise.
| Daytrana | Adderall IR | Adderall XR | Vyvanse | Ritalin IR | Concerta | Focalin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | ≈ 6.7 † | ≈ 6.7 † | ≈ 16.7 † | ≈ 10 | ≈ 12 | ≈ 5 |
| 15 mg | ≈ 10 † | ≈ 10 † | ≈ 25 † | ≈ 15 | ≈ 18.1 | ≈ 7.5 |
| 20 mg | ≈ 13.3 † | ≈ 13.3 † | ≈ 33.3 † | ≈ 20 | ≈ 24.1 | ≈ 10 |
| 30 mg | ≈ 20 † | ≈ 20 † | ≈ 50 † | ≈ 30 | ≈ 36.1 | ≈ 15 |
All values ≈ mg/day, from published cross-titration references and product labeling. For a custom dose or frequency, use the interactive converter.
Common questions
What strengths does Daytrana come in?
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal patch) is available in: 10, 15, 20, 30 mg. Patch strengths are the nominal dose delivered over a 9-hour wear time.
How long does Daytrana last?
Typical effective duration is 10–12 hours, though individual metabolism varies. Effects continue roughly 2 hours after the patch is removed.
Is there a generic Daytrana?
Yes. With a free discount card, a typical 30-day supply runs about $95–180 without insurance.
What is Daytrana equivalent to?
As a total-daily-dose approximation, Daytrana 20 mg is ≈ 13.3 mg Adderall XR, ≈ 33.3 mg Vyvanse, ≈ 20 mg/day methylphenidate (Ritalin). These are discussion figures from published cross-titration references — cross-class conversions are rougher, and actual switches are titrated by your prescriber.