Ritalin-LA Dosing
A recent study at the National Institutes of Health has found that low doses of Ritalin (methylphenidate) may help preschoolers who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Though the 70-week study found Ritalin to be safe and effective, it also found that preschool-age children were more sensitive than older kids to the medication's side effects and should therefore be closely monitored while using the drug.
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Ritalin LA Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Uses Methylphenidate is used to treat attention disorders... Read more »
Ritalin Oral Dosage and Storage
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison... Read more »
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