Methylin™ Oral Solution
(methylphenidate HCI oral solution) 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL

Read the Medication Guide that comes with Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) before you or your child starts taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your or your child's treatment with Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) .

What Is Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) ?

Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine. Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) is a liquid form of medication that you take by mouth. It is used for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.

Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.

Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) is also used in the treatment of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.

Who should not take Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) ?

Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) should not be taken if you or your child:

• are very anxious, tense, or agitated
• have an eye problem called glaucoma
• have tics or Tourette's syndrome, or a family history of Tourette's syndrome. Tics are hard to control repeated movements or sounds.
• are taking or have taken within the past 14 days an antidepression medicine called a mono-amine oxidase inhibitor or MAOI.
• are allergic to anything in Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) . See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients.

Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) should not be used in children less than 6 years old because it has not been studied in this age group.

Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) may not be right for you or your child. Before starting Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) tell your or your child's doctor about all health conditions (or a family history of) including:

• heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure
• mental problems including psychosis, mania, bipolar illness, or depression
• tics or Tourette's syndrome
• seizures or have had an abnormal brain wave test (EEG)

Tell your doctor if you or your child is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Can Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) be taken with other medicines?

Tell your doctor about all of the medicines that you or your child take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Sometimes the doses of other medicines will need to be adjusted while taking Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) .

Your doctor will decide whether Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) can be taken with other medicines.

Especially tell your doctor if you or your child takes:

• antidepression medicines including MAOIs
• seizure medicines
• blood thinner medicines
• blood pressure medicines
• cold or allergy medicines that contain decongestants

Know the medicines that you or your child takes. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist.

Do not start any new medicine while taking Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) without talking to your doctor first.

How should Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) be taken?

• Take Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may adjust the dose until it is right for you or your child.
• Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) is usually taken 2 to 3 times a day.
• Take Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) 30 to 45 minutes before meals.
• From time to time, your doctor may stop Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) treatment for awhile to check ADHD symptoms.
• Your doctor may do regular checks of the blood, heart, and blood pressure while taking Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) . Children should have their height and weight checked often while taking Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) . Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) treatment may be stopped if a problem is found during these check-ups.
• If you or your child takes too much Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) or overdoses, call your doctor or poison control center right away, or get emergency treatment.

What are possible side effects of Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) ?

See "What is the most important information I should know about Methylin Oral Solution?" for information on reported heart and mental problems.

Other serious side effects include:

• slowing of growth (height and weight) in children
• seizures, mainly in patients with a history of seizures
• eyesight changes or blurred vision

Common side effects include:

Talk to your doctor if you or your child has side effects that are bothersome or do not go away.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

How should I store Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) ?

• Store Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) in a safe place at room temperature, 68° to 77°F (20° to 25°C).
• Keep Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml)

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them and it is against the law.

This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) . If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information, please contact Shionogi Pharma, Inc. at 1-800-849-9707 or visit the website at www.methylinrx.com.

What are the ingredients in Methylin Oral Solution (methylphenidate hcl oral solution 5 mg/5 ml and 10 mg/5 ml) ?

Active Ingredient: methylphenidate hydrochloride USP

Inactive Ingredients: citric acid anhydrous, glycerin, N&A grape flavor, PEG 1450, and purified water.

This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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