Methylin Chewable Tablets (Methylphenidate HCl Chewable Tablets) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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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

Methylin® (methylphenidate HCl) Structural Formula Illustration

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 any of these serious side effects:

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...

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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.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain mental/mood conditions (e.g., agitation, psychosis), heart/blood vessel disease (e.g., irregular heartbeat/rhythm, coronary artery disease, angina, heart failure, cardiomyopathy), problems with heart structure (e.g., valve problems), history of heart attack or stroke, severe anxiety/tension, glaucoma, motor tics.

Before using this medication, tell your...

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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.