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Ritalin

Generic Name:methylphenidate
Company:Norvartis
Web Site:www.pharma.us.novartis.com/product/pi/pdf/ritalin_ritalin-sr.pdf
Country:USA
 

Description:

Ritalin hydrochloride, methylphenidate hydrochloride USP, is a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, available as tablets of 5, 10, and 20 mg for oral administration.
 
Indications:Ritalin is indicated for the treatment of attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD). It is also used to treat narcolepsy.

Revised April 2009
 
 
 

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