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How our once-daily tablet works

Osmodex® Drug Delivery Technology

RELEXXII (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets) utilizes osmotic delivery technology, which allows the medication to be released at a controlled rate throughout the day.1,2 With the immediate-release drug layer dissolving within one hour of administration, patients get the medicine they need quickly — and for up to 24 hours — with each daily dose.


Osmodex® Drug Delivery Technology video is for illustrative purposes only.
The technology applies to all RELEXXII dose strengths.

Osmotic pressure delivers methylphenidate at a controlled release rate throughout the day1,2

Hover over each number below to learn more about the drug delivery technology.

  • 1

    The immediate-release drug layer dissolves within one hour of administration

  • 2

    The rate-controlling semipermeable membrane controls the rate at which water enters the tablet core

  • 3

    The push layer in the tablet core expands and pushes the drug through the laser-drilled orifice at a controlled release rate throughout the day

Pay as Little as $0 per Month with the RELEXXII® Savings Card*

References: 1. RELEXXII (methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets) package insert. Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC; 2024. 2. Data on file, Osmotica Pharmaceuticals.

*Co-pay assistance is applicable to prescription coverage for eligible commercially insured patients. Offer void where prohibited. No income restrictions apply. Other restrictions may apply. Offer effective 04/2024. Alora Pharmaceuticals, LLC reserves the right to rescind, revoke, or amend this offer without notice. For full terms and conditions, click here.

All individuals depicted are models used for illustrative purposes only.