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Overview:
There are 8 differences and 13 similarities between Concerta, Metadate CD
Basic Information |
Generic Name |
Methylphenidate |
Methylphenidate |
Class |
Cns Stimulants |
Cns Stimulants |
Prescription Generic Available |
Yes |
No |
Pregnancy cat. |
C(us) |
C(us) |
Approved Age |
6 And Older |
6 And Older |
Legal Status |
Schedule Ii (us) |
Schedule Ii (us) |
WADA Category |
S6 - Stimulants |
S6 - Stimulants |
Dependence Liability |
High |
Moderate |
Excretion |
Urinary |
|
Possible Side Effects |
Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
Some Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Sleep Problems, Irritability, Tics. |
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Dosage, Usage and Forms |
Routes (of administration) |
Oral |
Oral |
Dosage |
18 Mg Q Am–72 Mg Q Am (if
12+ Y.o.) |
20–60 Mg Q Am |
Maximum daily dose |
72 mg |
60 mg |
Duration |
Long-acting |
Long-acting |
Duration - time |
10-16 H |
9-12 H |
Chemical Data |
Molecular mass (g/mol) |
269.77 G/mol |
269.77 G/mol |
Half Life |
3-5 Hours |
6.8 Hours |
Formula |
C14h19no2•hcl |
C14h19no2•hcl |
Bioavailability |
11-52% |
30 % |
Protein binding |
15 % |
15 % |
Metabolism |
Hepatic |
Hepatic |