METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE- methylphenidate hydrochloride tablet
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE ER- methylphenidate hydrochloride tablet, extended release
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc.
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CII
Methylphenidate HCL tablets USP
Methylphenidate HCL extended-release tablets USP
Read the Medication Guide that comes with Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER before you or your child starts taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your or your child's treatment with Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER.
What is the most important information I should know about Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER?
The following have been reported with use of methylphenidate hydrochloride and other stimulant medicines.
1. Heart-related problems:
Tell your doctor if you or your child have any heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems.
Your doctor should check you or your child carefully for heart problems before starting Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER.
Your doctor should check your or your child's blood pressure and heart rate regularly during treatment with Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER
Call your doctor right away if you or your child has any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking Methylphenidate Hydrochlorideand Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER.
2. Mental (Psychiatric) problems:
All Patients
Children and Teenagers
Tell your doctor about any mental problems you or your child have, or about a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression
Call your doctor right away if you or your child have any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems while taking Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER, especially seeing or hearing things that are not real, believing things that are not real, or are suspicious.
What is Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER?
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine. It is used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER is also used in the treatment of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ERis a federally controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER may harm others, and is against the law.
Tell your doctor if you or your child have (or have a family history of) ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs.
Who should not take Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER?
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER should not be taken if you or your child:
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER should not be used in children less than 6 years old because it has not been studied in this age group. Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER may not be right for you or your child. Before starting Methylphenidate Hydrochloride) and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER you or your child's doctor about all health conditions (or a family history of) including:
Tell your doctor if you or your child is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Can Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER be taken with other medicines?Tell your doctor about all of the medicines that you or your child take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER) and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Sometimes the doses of other medicines will need to be adjusted while taking Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER.
Your doctor will decide whether Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER can be taken with other medicines.
Especially tell your doctor if you or your child takes:
Know the medicines that you or your child takes. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist.
Do not start any new medicine while taking Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER without talking to your doctor first.
How should Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER be taken?
What are possible side effects of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER?
See “What is the most important information I should know about Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER?” for information on reported heart and mental problems.
Other serious side effects include:
Common side effects include:
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Talk to your doctor if you or your child has side effects that are bothersome or do not go away.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER?
General information about Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER:
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them and it is against the law.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER that was written for healthcare professionals, or you can visit www.Mallinckrodt.com or call 1-800-778-7898.
What are the ingredients in Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER?
Active Ingredient: methylphenidate HCL
Inactive Ingredients:
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and talc.
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride and Methylphenidate Hydrochloride ER: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 2208, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and talc. This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured by: Mallinckrodt Inc. Hazelwood, MO 63042 USA
Marketed/Packaged by: GSMS, Inc. Camarillo, CA 93012
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