Generic name: methylphenidate hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet, chewable
Drug class:CNS stimulants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 1, 2021.
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Methylphenidate Chewable Tablets Description
Methylphenidate HCl is a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, available as 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg chewable tablets for oral administration. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride, and its structural formula is
Methylphenidate hydrochloride USP is a white, odorless, fine crystalline powder. Its solutions are acid to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and in methanol, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in chloroform and in acetone.
Each methylphenidate hydrochloride chewable tablet, for oral administration, contains 2.5 mg, 5 mg or 10 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride USP. In addition, methylphenidate hydrochloride chewable tablets also contain the following inactive ingredients: aspartame, lactose anhydrous, microcrystalline cellulose, guar gum, grape flavor, pregelatinized starch, and stearic acid.
