Methylphenidate Oral Solution

Name: Methylphenidate Oral Solution

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -10 mg per 5 mL

NDC 0406-3010-50

500 mL

Methylphenidate HCl Oral Solution

CII

10 mg per 5 mL

Rx only

PHARMACIST:  Dispense the Medication Guide provided separately to each patient.

Mallinckrodt™
Pharmaceuticals

L0M142
Rev 04/2016

METHYLPHENIDATE HCL ORAL SOLUTION 
methylphenidate hydrochloride solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL Item Code (Source) NDC:0406-3005
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule CII    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE (METHYLPHENIDATE) METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg  in 5 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID  
GLYCERIN  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1450  
WATER  
Product Characteristics
Color      Score     
Shape Size
Flavor GRAPE Imprint Code
Contains     
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 NDC:0406-3005-50 500 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC NDA021419 08/01/2013
METHYLPHENIDATE HCL ORAL SOLUTION 
methylphenidate hydrochloride solution
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL Item Code (Source) NDC:0406-3010
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule CII    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE (METHYLPHENIDATE) METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 mg  in 5 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID  
GLYCERIN  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1450  
WATER  
Product Characteristics
Color      Score     
Shape Size
Flavor GRAPE Imprint Code
Contains     
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description
1 NDC:0406-3010-50 500 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
NDA AUTHORIZED GENERIC NDA021419 08/01/2013
Labeler - Mallinckrodt, Inc. (047021092)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
MALLINCKRODT INC 957414238 ANALYSIS(0406-3005, 0406-3010), MANUFACTURE(0406-3005, 0406-3010)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
MALLINCKRODT, INC. 163205300 API MANUFACTURE(0406-3005, 0406-3010)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
Whitehouse Analytical Laboratories 138628008 PACK(0406-3005, 0406-3010)
Revised: 04/2017   Mallinckrodt, Inc.

How to Take methylphenidate (Dosage)

All possible dosages and forms may not be included here. Your dose, form, and how often you take it will depend on:

  • your age
  • the condition being treated
  • how severe your condition is
  • other medical conditions you have
  • how you react to the first dose

What Are You Taking This Medication For?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Generic: methylphenidate

Form: Oral liquid solution Strengths: 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL

Brand: Methylin

Form: Oral liquid solution Strengths: 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL

Brand: Quillivant XR

Form: Oral suspension Strengths: 25 mg/5 mL

Oral suspension (Quillivant XR):

Adult Dosage (ages 18-64 years)
  • The standard dose is 20 mg taken once per day in the morning.
  • Your doctor may increase your dose by 10—20 mg each week up to a maximum of 60 mg per day.
Child Dosage (ages 6-17 years)
  • The standard dose is 20 mg taken once per day in the morning.
  • Your doctor may increase your dose by 10—20 mg each week.
Child Dosage (ages 0-5 years)

Dosages for people younger than 6 years haven’t been established.

Oral solution:

Adult Dosage (ages 18-64 years)

The standard dose is 20—30 mg per day taken in 2—3 divided doses up to a maximum of 60 mg per day.

Child Dosage (ages 6-17 years)
  • The standard dose is 5 mg taken twice each day before breakfast and lunch.
  • Your doctor may increase your dose by 5—10 mg each week.
Child Dosage (ages 0-5 years)

Dosages for people younger than 6 years haven’t been established.

Warnings

Methylphenidate shouldn’t be taken late at night because it may cause trouble sleeping.

Narcolepsy

Generic: methylphenidate

Form: Oral liquid solution Strengths: 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL

Brand: Methylin

Form: Oral liquid solution Strengths: 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL Adult Dosage (ages 18-64 years)

The standard dose is 20—30 mg per day taken in 2—3 divided doses.

Child Dosage (ages 6-17 years)
  • The standard dose is 5 mg taken twice each day before breakfast and lunch.
  • Your doctor may increase your dose by 5—10 mg each week.
Child Dosage (ages 0-5 years)

Dosages for people younger than 6 years haven’t been established.

Warnings

Methylphenidate shouldn’t be taken late at night because it may cause trouble sleeping.

Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always to speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Important Considerations for Taking Methylphenidate

Certain forms shouldn’t be taken with food

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Each form may be stored differently

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Prescription is not refillable

Travel

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Self-Management

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Clinical Monitoring

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Not every pharmacy stocks all forms of methylphenidate, so call ahead

Insurance

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Are There Any Alternatives?

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