Ritalin (Methylphenidate) belongs to the group of medicines called central
Ritalin works by increasing attention and decreasing restlessness in children who are overactive, cannot concentrate for very long, or are easily distracted, and are emotionally unstable.
Ritalin also is used as part of a total treatment program that includes social, educational, and psychological treatment.
Hundreds of clinical...
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Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist)... Read more »
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: METHYLPHENIDATE SUSTAINED-ACTION TABLET - ORAL Pronounced: (meth-ill-FEN-eh-date) Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g.,... Read more »
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage Concerta ... Read more »