Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson Ltd
Salt Composition : Methylphenidate(18mg)
Concerta 18mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant approved for the treatment of narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methylphenidate inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, increased dopaminergic and noradrenergic activity in the prefrontal cortex may explain its efficacy in ADHD.
Methylphenidate is a short-acting stimulant with a duration of action of 1 to 4 hours and a pharmacokinetic half-life of 2 to 3 hours. Maximum drug concentration after oral administration occurs at about 2 hours. Methylphenidate is absorbed well from the gastrointestinal tract and easily passes to the brain.
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Concerta 18mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Concerta 18mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Concerta 18mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Concerta 18mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Concerta 18mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It has high habit-forming potential. Do not take more than prescribed.
Take it early in the morning to prevent insomnia later that night.
Concerta 18mg Tablet may raise your blood pressure and pulse. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Concerta 18mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It can cause a loss of appetite, which can slow growth rate, especially in children. Monitor your child’s height and weight regularly while taking this medicine.
Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Concerta 18mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Concerta 18mg Tablet a monoamine oxidase inhibitor/ opiate/ amphetamine?
Concerta 18mg Tablet is a central nervous system stimulant drug that is used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or an opiate. It is similar in function to amphetamine but milder in nature
Q. Does Concerta 18mg Tablet keep you awake or help you focus?
Yes, Concerta 18mg Tablet increases wakefulness, vigilance, and attention span
Q. Does Concerta 18mg Tablet make you high?
Concerta 18mg Tablet has the ability to alter mood and feelings such that the effects are perceived by some as pleasant or ‘high'. Concerta 18mg Tablet belongs to a sub schedule X consisting of psychotropic and habit forming substances. It is available strictly as per the prescription and should always be used as advised by the doctor.
Q. Does Concerta 18mg Tablet expire/ go bad?
Like all other medicines, Concerta 18mg Tablet expires.The expiry date is mentioned on the pill-box or strip. Concerta 18mg Tablet should not be used beyond this date of expiry.
