Ritalin Versus Concerta
Brand Name: Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA
Generic Name: methylphenidate
Usage
Concerta
Concerta is an extended release tablet and comes in the following strengths:
- 18 mg
- 27 mg
- 36 mg
- 54 mg
As with all extended release medications, Concerta should be swallowed whole and cannot be crushed.
Concerta is normally taken once per day and is generally effective for a 12-hour period of time. As an extended release medication, Concerta reaches...
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