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Basic Information
Generic Name		Methylphenidate	vs	42.9% ADHD Medications have methylphenidate	compare methylphenidate ADHD Medications
Class		Cns Stimulants	vs	85.7% ADHD Medications have CNS Stimulants
Prescription Generic Available		Yes	vs	61.9% ADHD Medications have Prescription Generic Available	Compare similar have Prescription Generic Available
Pregnancy cat.		C(US)	vs	85.7% ADHD Medications have C(US)
Approved Age		6 And Older	vs	85.7% ADHD Medications have 6 and older	compare 6 and older ADHD Medications
Legal Status		Schedule Ii (us)
WADA Category		S6 - Stimulants
Dependence Liability		High	vs	76.5% ADHD Medications have High	compare High ADHD Medications
Excretion		Urinary	vs	68.4% ADHD Medications have urinary
Possible Side Effects		Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics.

Dosage, Usage and Forms
Routes (of administration)		Oral
Dosage		18 Mg Q Am–72 Mg Q Am (if 12+ Y.o.)
Maximum daily dose		72 mg (41.4 mg higher than average)	vs	30.60 mg	Compare similar Maximum daily dose (72) mg
Duration		Long-acting	vs	52.4% ADHD Medications have Long-acting	compare Long-acting ADHD Medications
Duration - time		10-16 H	vs	4.8% ADHD Medications have 10-16 h

Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol)		269.77 G/mol
Half Life		3-5 Hours
Formula		C14h19no2•hcl
Bioavailability		11-52% (18.75 lower than average)	vs	29.75
Protein binding		15 % (6.75 % lower than average)	vs	21.75 %
Metabolism		Hepatic

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