Generic name:methylphenidate hydrochloride
Dosage form: capsule, extended release
Drug class:CNS stimulants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.
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Rx Only
Once Daily
Metadate CD Description
Metadate CD is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. The extended-release capsules comprise both immediate-release (IR) and extended-release (ER) beads such that 30% of the dose is provided by the IR component and 70% of the dose is provided by the ER component. Metadate CD is available in six capsule strengths containing 10 mg (3 mg IR; 7 mg ER), 20 mg (6 mg IR; 14 mg ER), 30 mg (9 mg IR; 21 mg ER), 40 mg (12 mg IR; 28 mg ER), 50 mg (15 mg IR; 35 mg ER), or 60 mg (18 mg IR; 42 mg ER) of methylphenidate hydrochloride for oral administration.
Chemically, methylphenidate HCl is d,l (racemic)-threo-methyl α-phenyl-2-pip...
