Methylphenidate hcl is a central nervous system cns stimulant. Guidelines for clinical and prescribing responsibility. Methylphenidate is a schedule 2 controlled drug cd. Health information on page 4, then complete all relevant patient information on page 2, and sign and date as required include a copy of the front and back of your insurance card include a copy of your most. Other information about concerta xl 27 mg prolongedrelease tablets. See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Concerta methylphenidate hci extendedrelease tablets. Concerta methylphenidate hcl extendedrelease tablets. Food and drug administrationapproved indications and dosages for use in adults the therapeutic dosing recommendations for stimulant and related. Assess the risk of abuse prior to prescribing, and monitor for signs. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use methylphenidate hydrochloride extendedrelease tablets usp safely and effectively.
List of adhd attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The name of your medicine is concerta xl, it contains the active substance. Concerta adhd medication to treat adhd symptoms in. Concerta methylphenidate extended release tablets is a central nervous system stimulant used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. As with all medications, follow your concerta prescription instructions exactly. Practitioners should refer to the full prescribing information for each medication. Assess the risk of abuse prior to prescribing, and monitor for signs of.
Concerta patients who have not taken methylphenidate previously 18 mg once daily in the morning initially, may be titrated as needed up to 54 mgday. See full prescribing information for methylphenidate hydrochloride extendedrelease tablets usp. Concerta 18 mg are yellow capsuleshaped tablets, with alza 18 printed in black ink on. Information on the generic availability of the stimulant and related medications can be found by. Concerta methylphenidate hcl extendedrelease tablets cii is a prescription medication approved for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd as part of a total treatment program that may include counseling or other therapies. These guidelines aim to provide a framework for the prescribing of methylphenidate by gps and to set out the associated responsibilities of gps and hospital specialists who enter into the. The empty capsule passes through the digestive tract and out of the body without being digested. Prescribing framework for methylphenidate for adhd date approved by the herpc. Concerta is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd in children 6 years of age and older, adolescents, and adults up to the age of 65 see clinical studies 14 a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd. Concerta methylphenidate full prescribing information. Find out why concerta is prescribed, side effects of concerta, concerta warnings, abuse of methylphenidate, more in plain english. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use strattera safely and effectively. The medicines can only be obtained with a prescription.
Medication guide ritalin methylphenidate hydrochloride, usp tablets cii read the medication guide that comes with ritalinbefore you or your child starts taking it and each time you get. The product information for most of the methylphenidatecontaining products. Prescribing framework for methylphenidate for attention. Binge eating disorder bed 16 how suppliedstorage and handling. Adhansia xr methylphenidate hydrochloride extendedrelease capsules, for oral use, cii warning. Store concerta extendedrelease tablets at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Highlights of prescribing information serious cardiac.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd is a common behavioral disorder diagnosed in roughly 10 percent of schoolaged children and adolescents. Methylphenidate containing medicines remain suitable for the treatment of children aged six years or over and adolescents with adhd as part of comprehensive treatment programmes. Concerta fda prescribing information, side effects and uses. Cns stimulants, including ritalin and ritalinsr, other methylphenidate containing products, and amphetamines, have a high potential for abuse and dependence 5. The mode of therapeutic action in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd is not known. It is recommended to prescribe concerta to patients with. These medicines should only be prescribed and used in accordance with the updated prescribing information. Elderly patients with dementiarelated psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Strattera atomoxetine capsules,for oral use initial u. Talk to your healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment of adhd. Prescribing framework for methylphenidate for attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
Prescribing information, clinical studies, and slide decks all materials are available for download in their original formats as pdf or powerpoint. Talk to your healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis. Concerta methylphenidate hcl medication guide and patient counseling information. Methylphenidate aptensio, concerta, metadate, methylin. The concerta capsule is designed to release the medication without dissolving the capsule. Methylphenidate is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription. Methylphenidate, sold under the trade name ritalin among others, is a stimulant medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd and narcolepsy.
It is used for the treatment of attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder adhd. Intuniv is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder adhd. Side effects of concerta methylphenidate extendedrelease. Public assessment report mutual recognition procedure. As such, prescriptions must conform to specific cd prescription writing criteria and each prescription should be for no longer than 30 days treatment. Read the entire fda prescribing information for concerta.
Information for the user concerta xl 18 mg prolonged release. The information presented in this section was derived from pooled data. Highlights of prescribing information these highlights do not include all the information needed to use adhansia xr. Cnsstimulants, including focalinxr, other methylphenidate containing products, and amphetamines, have a high potential for abuse and dependence5. Dsmiv implies the presence of hyperactiveimpulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment and were present before. It is recommended to prescribe concerta to patients with open angle.
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