Methylphenidatedrug info
methylphenidate hydrochloride 5 MG Oral Tablet
What it is used for
Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) in pediatric patients 6 years and older and adults Narcolepsy Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets are a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) and Narcolepsy.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective April 3, 2024. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets, USP contains methylphenidate hydrochloride USP, a CNS stimulant. It is available as tablets of 5 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg strengths for oral administration. Methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP is methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride, and its structural formula is: Methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP is a white to off-white powder. Its solutions are acid to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and in methanol, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in chloroform and in acetone. Its molecular weight is 269.77 g/mol. Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets, USP contain the following inactive ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid and FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective April 3, 2024. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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