Methylin Oral Solution (Methylphenidate HCl Oral Solution 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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Methylin Oral Solution

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Methylin™ Oral Solution
(methylphenidate HCI) Oral Solution, 5 mg/5 mL
(methylphenidate HCI) Oral Solution, 10 mg/5 mL

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Methylin™ methylphenidate HCI oral solution, is a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, available as 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL oral solutions for oral administration. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride, and its structural formula is

Methylin™ Oral Solution Structural Formula Illustration

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
C₁₄H₁₉NO₂•HCI 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 mL of Methylin™ Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) 5 mg/5 mL contains 1 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride USP.

Each mL of Methylin™ Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) 10 mg/5 mL contains 2 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride USP.

In addition, Methylin™ Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) also contains the following inactive ingredients: citric acid anhydrous, glycerin, N&A grape flavor, PEG 1450, and purified water.

What are the precautions when taking methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml (Methylin Oral Solution)?

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.

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Last reviewed on RxList: 11/29/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.