What is Ritalin and how is it used?
Ritalin is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Ritalin may be used alone or with other medications. Buy Ritalin online in New Zealand and Australia
Ritalin belongs to a class of drugs called Stimulants, ADHD Agents.
It is not known if Ritalin is safe and effective in children younger than 6 years of age.
What are the possible side effects of Ritalin?
Ritalin may cause serious side effects including:
- chest pain,
- trouble breathing,
- lightheadedness,
- hallucinations,
- new behavior problems,
- aggression,
- hostility,
- paranoia,
- numbness or pain in your fingers or toes,
- cold feeling in your fingers or toes,
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The most common side effects of Ritalin include:
- excessive sweating,
- mood changes,
- feeling nervous or irritable,
- sleep problems (insomnia),
- fast heart rate,
- pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest,
- increased blood pressure,
- loss of appetite,
- weight loss,
- dry mouth,
- nausea,
- stomach pain, and
- headache
Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Where can I Buy Ritalin online in USA, UK Canada Australia
These are not all the possible side effects of Ritalin. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
DESCRIPTION
Ritalin hydrochloride, methylphenidate hydrochloride USP, is a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, available as tablets of 5, 10, and 20 mg for oral administration; Ritalin-SR is available as sustained-release tablets of 20 mg for oral administration. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride, and its structural formula is. Buy Ritalin online in New Zealand and Australia
Methylphenidate hydrochloride USP is a white, odorless, fine 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.
Inactive Ingredients. Ritalin tablets: D&C Yellow No. 10 (5-mg and 20-mg tablets), FD&C Green No. 3 (10-mg tablets), lactose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, starch (5-mg and 10-mg tablets), sucrose, talc, and tragacanth (20-mg tablets).
Ritalin-SR tablets: Cellulose compounds, cetostearyl alcohol, lactose, magnesium stearate, mineral oil, povidone, titanium dioxide, and zein. Buy Ritalin online in New Zealand and Australia
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Pretreatment Screening
Prior to treating pediatric patients and adults with central nervous system (CNS) stimulants, including Ritalin or Ritalin- SR, assess for the presence of cardiac disease (i.e., perform a careful history including family history of sudden death or ventricular arrhythmia, and physical examination) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Assess the risk of abuse prior to prescribing, and monitor for signs of abuse and dependence while on therapy. Maintaincareful prescription records, educate patients about abuse, monitor for signs of abuse and overdose, and periodically reevaluate the need for Ritalin or Ritalin-SR use [see BOX WARNING, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS , Drug Abuse And Dependence].
General Dosing Information
Ritalin Tablets
Pediatric Patients 6 years and Older
Start with 5 mg orally twice daily (before breakfast and lunch). Increase dosage gradually, in increments of 5 to 10 mg weekly. Daily dosage above 60 mg is not recommended. Buy Ritalin online in New Zealand and Australia
Adults
Average dosage is 20 to 30 mg daily. Administer orally in divided doses 2 or 3 times daily, preferably 30 to 45 minutes before meals. Maximum total daily dosage is 60 mg. Patients who are unable to sleep if medication is taken late in the day should take the last dose before 6 p.m.
Ritalin-SR Tablets
Ritalin-SR tablets have a duration of action of approximately 8 hours. Therefore, Ritalin-SR tablets may be used in place of Ritalin tablets when the 8-hour dosage of Ritalin-SR corresponds to the titrated 8-hour dosage of Ritalin. Ritalin-SR tablets must be swallowed whole and never crushed or chewed.
Pharmacological treatment of ADHD may be needed for extended periods. Periodically re-evaluate the long-term use of Ritalin and Ritalin-SR, and adjust dosage as needed. Buy Ritalin online in New Zealand and Australia
Dose Reduction And Discontinuation
If paradoxical worsening of symptoms or other adverse reactions occur, reduce the dosage, or, if necessary, discontinue Ritalin or Ritalin-SR. If improvement is not observed after appropriate dosage adjustment over a one-month period, the drug should be discontinued.
HOW SUPPLIED
Dosage Forms And Strengths
Tablets
- 5 mg, round, yellow, flat with CIBA monograpm on one side and NDC# 7 on the reverse side
- 10 mg, round, pale green, biconvex with CIBA monograpm on one side and NDC# 3 and a partial bisection on the reverse side
- 20 mg, round, pale yellow, biconvex with CIBA monograpm on one side and NDC# 34 and a partial bisection on the reverse side
Extended-Release Tablets
- 20 mg extended-release tablets, white to off-white, round, bicinvex, film coated with the ‘CIBA’ monograpm and ‘16’ on one side printed in black ink. Buy Ritalin online in New Zealand and Australia
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