Medicines based on Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate Information
Methylphenidate is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Methylphenidate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
- Methylphenidate Benefits & Uses
- Methylphenidate Dosage & How to Take
- Methylphenidate Side Effects
- Methylphenidate Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Methylphenidate with Other Drugs
- Methylphenidate Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Methylphenidate
- Methylphenidate Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Methylphenidate Benefits & Uses
Methylphenidate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Narcolepsy
- Restlessness (Read More - How to stop feeling restless)
Methylphenidate Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Methylphenidate Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methylphenidate is used -
Mild
- Headache
- Insomnia
- पेट दर्द
- Irritability
- Dry Mouth
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Dyspepsia
- Infection
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Loss of appetite
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Methylphenidate Related Warnings
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Is the use of Methylphenidate safe for pregnant women?
Methylphenidate may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Methylphenidate again without your doctor's advice.
Moderate -
Is the use of Methylphenidate safe during breastfeeding?
Methylphenidate may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
Severe -
What is the effect of Methylphenidate on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Methylphenidate for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Methylphenidate on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Methylphenidate on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Methylphenidate will affect the liver or not.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Methylphenidate on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Methylphenidate. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Methylphenidate with Other Drugs
Methylphenidate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Methylphenidate Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methylphenidate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Hyperthyroidism
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar Disorder
- Heart Disease
- Depression
- Suicidal Tendency
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Methylphenidate
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Is this Methylphenidate habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Methylphenidate. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Yes -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Methylphenidate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Methylphenidate only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Methylphenidate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Methylphenidate Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Methylphenidate
You can take Methylphenidate with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Methylphenidate
Consuming Methylphenidate with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Severe
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Concerta® (methylphenidate HCl)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 487
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