Ritalin LA

Active Ingredient(s): Methylphenidate
FDA Approved: * June 5, 2002
Pharm Company: * NOVARTIS
Category: ADD / ADHD

Methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin and Concerta among others, is a stimulant drug used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It is a first-line medication for ADHD. It may be taken by mouth or applied to the skin, and different formulations have varying durations of effect.[1] It is also used recreationally as a performance-enhancer and/or as a euphoriant.[5] Common side effects of methylphenidate include: anxi... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Ritalin LA NVR;R20
Ritalin La 20 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 0078-0370
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Ritalin LA NVR;R30
24 Hr Ritalin 30 mg Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 0078-0371
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Ritalin LA NVR;R10
Ritalin 10 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 0078-0424
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Ritalin La 40 mg 24 Hr Extended Release Capsule
NDC: 0078-0372
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Ritalin 60 mg Oral Capsule, Extended Release
NDC: 0078-0658
Labeler:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

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