Methylphenidate Sandoz
Methylphenidate Sandoz is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and teenagers.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
36 mg
Active Ingredient
Methylphenidate hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will usually start with a low dose and may increase it by 18 mg each week, aiming for the lowest effective dose.
Method
Take Methylphenidate Sandoz once a day in the morning with water. Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, split, or crush it. It can be taken with or without food.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 54 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Feeling nervous or anxious
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Stomach ache or feeling sick (nausea, vomiting)
- •Dry mouth
- •Loss of appetite
- •Dizziness
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Joint pain
- •Blurred vision
- •Sweating more than usual
- •Weight loss
- •Fever
- •Rash or itching
RARE
- •Uneven heartbeats (palpitations)
- •Sudden mood changes or personality changes
- •Thoughts of harming oneself
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (psychosis)
- •Uncontrolled body movements or speech (tics)
- •Seizures (fits)
- •Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulties
- •Heart attack or sudden death
- •Stroke or problems with blood vessels in the brain
- •Unexpected, long-lasting, and painful erections
- •Very high fever
- •Sudden high blood pressure
- •Changes in blood cell counts (making you prone to infections or bleeding)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if your child is allergic to methylphenidate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if your child has serious heart problems or blood vessel issues in the brain, like a stroke.
- Do not use if your child has serious mental health problems, such as psychosis, schizophrenia, severe depression, or thoughts of harming themselves.
- Do not use if your child has taken certain depression medicines called MAO inhibitors in the last 14 days.
- If your child has an unexpected, painful, and long-lasting erection (over 2 hours), seek medical help right away.
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- This medicine may cause positive results on drug tests, including sports doping tests.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, as it can worsen side effects.
- This medicine may cause dizziness, trouble focusing, or blurred vision, which can be dangerous when driving, cycling, or using machines.