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Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Yair asks

Q: what does Concerta 36 mg mean?

Does it mean that every hour i get 3mg of the methylphenidate for the next 12 hour? 

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For the 12 hours that it is effective i will get 36 mg for each hour?

 

Tx

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9/27/09 1:10pm

Thank you for your question and welcome to ADHDCentral.com.

 

I am not a medical professional. This question could probably be better answered by a pharmacist. However, from what I understand on extended release, the medication is released into your system slowly, over a number of hours.

 

Eileen

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