Could be Concerta...

Controlled Substance

C-II

Therapeutic Category

• Central Nervous System Stimulant, Nonamphetamine

Use

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); narcolepsy

Usual Dosage

Oral (discontinue periodically to re-evaluate or if no improvement occurs within 1 month):
  Children ≥6 years: ADHD: Initial: 0.3 mg/kg/dose or 2.5-5 mg/dose given before breakfast and lunch; increase by 0.1 mg/kg/dose or by 5-10 mg/day at weekly intervals; usual dose: 0.5-1 mg/kg/day; maximum dose: 2 mg/kg/day or 90 mg/day
  Extended release products:
  Metadate™ ER, Methylin™ ER, Ritalin® SR: Duration of action is 8 hours. May be given in place of regular tablets, once the daily dose is titrated using the regular tablets and the titrated 8-hour dosage corresponds to sustained release tablet size.
  Metadate® CD: Initial: 20 mg once daily; may be adjusted in 20 mg increments at weekly intervals; maximum: 60 mg/day
  Concerta™: Duration of action is 12 hours:
  Children not currently taking methylphenidate:
  Initial: 18 mg once daily in the morning
  Adjustment: May increase to 54 mg/day; dose may be adjusted at weekly intervals
  Children currently taking methylphenidate: Note: Dosing based on current regimen and clinical judgment; suggested dosing listed below:
  Patients taking methylphenidate 5 mg 2-3 times/day or 20 mg/day sustained release formulation: Initial dose: 18 mg once every morning (maximum: 54 mg/day)
  Patients taking methylphenidate 10 mg 2-3 times/day or 40 mg/day sustained release formulation: Initial dose: 36 mg once every morning (maximum: 54 mg/day)
  Patients taking methylphenidate 15 mg 2-3 times/day or 60 mg/day sustained release formulation: Initial dose: 54 mg once every morning (maximum: 54 mg/day)
  Adults:
  Narcolepsy: 10 mg 2-3 times/day, up to 60 mg/day
  Depression (unlabeled use): Initial: 2.5 mg every morning before 9 AM; dosage may be increased by 2.5-5 mg every 2-3 days as tolerated to a maximum of 20 mg/day; may be divided (ie, 7 AM and 12 noon), but should not be given after noon; do not use sustained release product

Dosage Forms

  Capsule, extended release, as hydrochloride (Metadate® CD): 20 mg
  Tablet, as hydrochloride: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
  Methylin™, Ritalin®: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg
  Tablet, extended release, as hydrochloride (Metadate™ ER): 10 mg, 20 mg
  Tablet, osmotic controlled release, as hydrochloride (Concerta™): 18 mg, 36 mg, 54 mg
  Tablet, sustained release, as hydrochloride: 20 mg
  Methylin™ ER: 10 mg, 20 mg
  Ritalin-SR®: 20 mg

• DRUG HELP.... sound like contera - sportsmom91
  • Strattera? - Emm
  • Could be Concerta... - Hayseed
    • No but thanks.... - sportsmom91

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