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Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules contains methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP, a CNS stimulant. The extended-release capsules comprise both immediate-release (IR) and extended-release (ER) beads such that 30% of the dose is provided by the IR component and 70% of the dose is provided by the ER component. Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules are available in six strengths containing 10 mg (3 mg IR; 7 mg ER), 20 mg (6 mg IR; 14 mg ER), 30 mg (9 mg IR; 21 mg ER), 40 mg (12 mg IR; 28 mg ER), 50 mg (15 mg IR; 35 mg ER), or 60 mg (18 mg IR; 42 mg ER) of methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP for oral administration. Chemically, methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP is d, l (racemic)- threo -methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride. Its empirical formula is C 14 H 19 NO 2

HCl. Its structural formula is: Methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP is a white, odorless, crystalline 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 extended-release capsules also contain the following inactive ingredients: Sugar spheres, povidone, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and polyethylene glycol, ethyl cellulose, cetyl alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate, dibutyl sebacate, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The imprinting ink for all strengths includes: D&C Yellow #10, ethanol, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Blue #2, FD&C Red #40, iron oxide black, methanol, N-Butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and shellac glaze. The individual capsules contain the following color agents: 10 mg capsules: FD&C Blue No. 2, FDA/E172 Yellow Iron Oxide 20 mg capsules: D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Green No. 3 30 mg capsules: FDA/E172 Black Iron Oxide, FDA/E172 Red Iron Oxide, FDA/E172 Yellow Iron Oxide 40 mg capsules: D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Red No. 40 50 mg capsules: D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Green No. 3, FDA/E172 Black Iron Oxide 5