Methylphenidatedrug info
24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
What it is used for
Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients aged 6 to 65 years old. Limitations of Use The use of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage. Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are a CNS stimulant indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients aged 6 to 65 years old. Limitations of Use The use of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective August 17, 2026. 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 extended-release tablets, USP are a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets are available in one tablet strength. Each extended-release tablet for once-a-day oral administration contains 72 mg of methylphenidate HCl, USP and is designed to have a 12-hour duration of effect. Chemically, methylphenidate HCl is d,l (racemic) methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride. Its molecular formula is C 14 H 19 NO 2
HCl. Its structural formula is: Methylphenidate HCl, 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. Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP contain the following inactive ingredients: cellulose acetate, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, phosphoric acid, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, povidone, sodium chloride, stearic acid, succinic acid, talc, titanium dioxide and triacetin. The printing ink also contains: black iron oxide, and shellac glaze. This product meets USP dissolution test 2. Structure
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective August 17, 2026. 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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