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Ritalin

Active Ingredient(s): Methylphenidate
First Approved by the FDA: December 5, 1955
Pharmaceutical Company: NOVARTIS






Ritalin Article Summary

Other Uses: treatment-resistant Depression appetite Suppressant antidepressant Augmentation contraindications: use Of Tricyclic Antidepressants (e.g. Desipramine), As Methylphenidate May Dangerously Increase Their Plasma Concentrations, Leading To Potential Toxic Reactions (mainly, Cardiovascular Effects). use Of Mao Inhibitors, Such As Phenelzine (nardil) Or Tranylcypromine (parnate), And Certain Other Drugs. methylphenidate Should Not Be Given To Patients Who Suffer From The Following Co ...

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Ritalin Yes Or No?
I have information about Ritalin but has anyone had experience giving it to their child. My son is 7 and has just started taking Ritalin He complained about feeling different in his head and hearing sounds like screaming. I'm petrified, is this normal?
Monday, 11/17/2008 4:19:08 PM  2 Replies RSS Feed for these replies
Dosage
My son is 12 1/2 and weighs 105 pounds i was wondering what the top dose of Ritalin should be for him. His behavior is getting worse daily and I was wondering if his dose needed to be adjusted and if so what not to go past
Monday, 11/17/2008 2:22:20 AM  1 Reply RSS Feed for these replies
Ritalin
do you sell ritalin and how much do yu charge
Monday, 6/27/2005 3:11:15 AM  Post a Reply
How Much To Take With A Weight Of 15st 6lbs
i would like to know the dosage of ritalin for a 14year old boy 15st 6lbs BMI of38.3kgs M2
Monday, 6/27/2005 3:07:23 AM  Post a Reply



Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Note: May Include Dosages for Drugs similar to Ritalin

Capsule, Delayed Release    25mg
Capsule, Extended Release   10mg,  20mg,  30mg,  40mg,  50mg,  60mg
Film, Extended Release   10mg/9hr (1.1mg/hr),  15mg/9hr (1.6mg/hr),  20mg/9hr (2.2mg/hr),  30mg/9hr (3.3mg/hr)
Powder   100%
Solution   10mg/5ml,  5mg/5ml
Tablet   10mg,  20mg,  5mg
Tablet, Chewable   10mg,  2.5mg,  5mg
Tablet, Extended Release   10mg,  18mg,  20mg,  27mg,  36mg,  54mg

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