What Is Methylphenidate

Ruling may help drugmaker meet Daytrana demand

October 02, 2008

Noven Pharmaceuticals, maker of Daytrana, has received approval from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to increase the company's quota for methylphenidate. The DEA made this move after Noven said it needed more methylphenidate, a federally controlled substance, in order to meet the high demand for Daytrana. Daytrana is a methylphenidate skin patch that's used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Read more »

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Do Stimulants Stunt Growth?

By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...there has been much concern over the possibility that Methylphenidate (brand name: Ritalin)... Read more »

Using Stimulants to Improve Sleep in Adults with ADHD

By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert

...sleep disturbances found relief when treated with methylphenidate (the main ingredient in... Read more »

ADHD Treatment: Sleep Better With Stimulants

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...2. Participants in this study, when treated with methylphenidate had overall better sleep... Read more »

ADHD in Preschool

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...did not improve with parent training, low doses of methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) were... Read more »

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Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate CD, Methylin, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA

...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... Read more »

ADHD Issues: How is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) treated?

...therapy includes: Stimulants. Stimulants are the mainstay of ADHD treatment. This medicines include methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), and pemoline... Read more »

Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics

...Name Generic Name Approved Age Stimulant Medications Adderall amphetamines 3 and older Concerta methylphenidate 6 and older Cylert* pemoline 6 and older Dexedrine dextroamphetamine 3 and... Read more »

Daytrana

Brand Name: Daytrana Generic Name: methylphenidate Usage The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved Daytrana for the treatment of symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity... Read more »

Pharmaceutical Companies Make a Profit on ADHD Diagnosis

...promote the diagnosis of Deficit Disorder to increase the market for its product Ritalin.” Ritalin, or methylphenidate, is a commonly prescribed stimulant medication for ADHD. In addition to... Read more »