Methylin Chewable Tablets
Methylin® Chewable Tablets
(methylphenidate HCl) Chewable Tablets 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Methylin® (methylphenidate HCl) is a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, available as 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg chewable tablets for oral administration. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is methyl α -phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride, and its structural formula is
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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
C14H19NO2•HCl.......................MW = 269.77
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.
Each Methylin® Chewable Tablet, for oral administration, contains 2.5 mg, 5 mg or 10 mg of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride, USP. In addition, Methylin® Chewable Tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: Aspartame NF, Maltose, Microcrystalline Cellulose NF, Guar Gum NF, Grape Flavor, Pregelatinized Starch NF, and Stearic Acid NF.
Generic Name: Methylphenidate HCl Chewable Tablets
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