Methylin Chewable Tablets
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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 (methylphenidate hcl 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.
What are the possible side effects of methylphenidate?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking methylphenidate and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats;
- feeling like you might pass out;
- fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
- aggression, restlessness, hallucinations, unusual behavior, or motor tics (muscle twitches);
- easy bruising, purple spots on your...
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What are the precautions when taking methylphenidate hcl chewable tablets (Methylin Chewable Tablets )?
Before taking methylphenidate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, glaucoma, heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, heart failure, previous heart attack, problems with heart structure), family history of heart problems (such as sudden cardiac death, irregular heartbeat), mental/mood conditions (especially anxiety, tension, agitation), personal/family history of mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, depression, psychosis), personal/family history of...
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Last reviewed on RxList: 8/11/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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