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Manufacturer |
Janssen-Cilag |
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Distributor |
DKSH |
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Contents |
Methylphenidate HCl |
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Indications |
Treatment of ADHD.
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Dosage |
Childn >6 yr Individualised dosage. May be adjusted in 18-mg increments up to a max of 54 mg/day. To be taken in the morning.
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Overdosage |
View Concerta overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose. |
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Administration |
May be taken with or without food (Swallow whole, do not divide/chew/crush.). |
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Contraindications |
Marked anxiety, tension, agitation, glaucoma, history or diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome. Concurrent therapy with MAOIs. Childn <6 yr.
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Special Precautions |
eva luate patients for tics prior to treatment. Monitor childn requiring long-term treatment for growth suppression. Not for treatment of severe depression &/or prevention or treatment of normal fatigue states. Psychotic patients. HTN. History of drug dependence or alcoholism, seizures or prior EEG abnormalities. Monitor hematologic parameters on prolonged therapy.
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Adverse Drug Reactions |
Headache, stomachache, loss of appetite, insomnia.
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Drug Interactions |
Coumarins, phenobarb, phenytoin, primidone, antidepressants.
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Pregnancy Category (US FDA) |
Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. |
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Storage |
View Concerta storage conditions for details to ensure optimal shelf-life. |
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Description |
View Concerta description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components). |
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Mechanism of Action |
View Concerta mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details. |
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