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Description

Description

This medicine is prescribed to patients suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It works by modifying the concentrations of certain natural chemicals in the brain. Ritalin is a stimulant medicine. It helps improve attentiveness, remain focused on a task, and manage behavioral problems. It may also assist in organizing tasks and listening abilities.

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Ingredients

Methylphenidate

Directions For Use

Directions for use

  • Take Ritalin tablets by mouth, either with or without food, as advised by your doctor, generally once a day in the morning.
  • If you have gastrointestinal discomfort, take this medicine either with the meal or after the meal.
  • Swallow the tablet with water
  • The tablet should not be broken, chewed, or crushed.
  • Take no more than the suggested dose or for any longer than recommended by your doctor.

Safety Information/Precautions

Precautions

  • Inform your doctor if you are sensitive to Ritalin or if you have any other sensitivities before taking it. Inactive chemicals in this medicine may cause hypersensitive reactions or other complications.
  • Tell your doctor about your medical history, particularly if you have hypertension, circulation issues (like Raynaud's disease), glaucoma, cardiac problems, mental conditions (particularly tension, anxiety, irritability), seizure history, abnormal muscle movements or thyroid issues.
  • This medicine may influence a child's development rate, bodyweight, and final height if taken for a long time. The doctor may suggest stopping the medicine for a short period of time every now and then to lessen the risk. Monitor the child's height and weight on a regular basis, and consult your doctor if you need more information.
  • The medicine’s adverse effects, particularly difficulties sleeping, chest pain and weight loss may be more pronounced in older persons.
  • Keep a gap of at least 14 days if using MAOI before starting Ritalin.

When not to use

This medicine is contraindicated in patients with the following:

  • Allergy to Methylphenidate or other inactive substances present in this medicine
  • Agitation
  • Glaucoma
  • Tourette's Syndrome
  • Using monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO- antidepressants)

Side effects

The patients administered with this medicine may experience the following:

  • nervousness,
  • insomnia,
  • weight loss
  • decreased appetite
  • headache 
  • dizziness,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting

Pregnancy

Ritalin should be taken in pregnancy only when absolutely necessary. Pregnant females should consult their doctors about its dangers and advantages before taking Methylphenidate.  

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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