Methylphenidate Tablet

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  • Contains / Salt: Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate Tablet

10 Tablet in 1 Strip
₹ 84
10 TABLET | 1 Strip
₹ 84
167 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate Information

Methylphenidate is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Methylphenidate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Methylphenidate Benefits & Uses

Methylphenidate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Methylphenidate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: ADHD
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: ADHD
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: ADHD
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: ADHD
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release)
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Above 6 years old can take


Methylphenidate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methylphenidate is used -

Mild

Methylphenidate Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Methylphenidate safe for pregnant women?


    Methylphenidate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Methylphenidate again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Methylphenidate safe during breastfeeding?


    Methylphenidate may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Methylphenidate on the Kidneys?


    Information about safety of Methylphenidate for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Methylphenidate on the Liver?


    So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Methylphenidate on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Methylphenidate will affect the liver or not.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Methylphenidate on the Heart?


    The heart can be affected by Methylphenidate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Methylphenidate with Other Drugs

Methylphenidate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Methylphenidate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methylphenidate unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Methylphenidate

  • Is this Methylphenidate habit forming or addictive?


    You may get addicted to Methylphenidate. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

    Yes
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Methylphenidate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Methylphenidate only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Methylphenidate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Methylphenidate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Methylphenidate


    You can take Methylphenidate with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Methylphenidate


    Consuming Methylphenidate with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

    Severe


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Concerta® (methylphenidate HCl)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 487

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 840-843



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