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Ritalin SR

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Basic Information
Generic Name Methylphenidate  42.9% ADHD Medications have methylphenidate
Class Cns Stimulants  85.7% ADHD Medications have CNS Stimulants
Prescription Generic Available Yes  61.9% ADHD Medications have Prescription Generic Available
Pregnancy cat. C(US)   85.7% ADHD Medications have C(US)
Approved Age 6 And Older  85.7% ADHD Medications have 6 and older
Legal Status Schedule Ii (us) 
WADA Category S6 - Stimulants 
Dependence Liability High  76.5% ADHD Medications have High
Excretion Urinary  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, Transdermal 
Dosage 10 Mg Q Am–60 Mg Q Am 
Maximum daily dose
60 mg
30.60 mg
Duration Intermediate-acting  19% ADHD Medications have Intermediate-acting
Duration - time 4-8 H  14.3% ADHD Medications have 4-8 h
Chemical Data
Molecular mass (g/mol) 269.77 G/mol 
Half Life 3-4 Hours 
Formula C14h19no2•hcl 
Bioavailability
30 %
29.75 %
Protein binding
15 %
21.75 %
Metabolism Hepatic 

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