Methylin Oral Solution Dosage
Generic name: METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE 5mg in 5mL
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class: CNS stimulants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 26, 2024.
2.1 Pretreatment Screening
Prior to treating patients with Methylin, assess:
- for the presence of cardiac disease (i.e., perform a careful history, family history of sudden death or ventricular arrhythmia, and physical exam).
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the family history and clinically evaluate patients for motor or verbal tics or Tourette’s syndrome.
2.2 General Dosing Information
Pediatric Patients 6 years of Age and Older
The recommended starting dosage is 5 mg orally twice daily before breakfast and lunch (preferably 30 to 45 minutes before meals). Increase the dosage gradually, in increments of 5 mg to 10 mg weekly. Daily dosage above 60 mg is not recommended.
Adults
Administer orally in divided doses 2 or 3 times daily, preferably 30 to 45 minutes before meals. The maximum recommended daily dose is 60 mg. The average dosage is 20 to 30 mg daily. For adult patients who are unable to sleep if medication is taken late in the day, administer the last dose before 6 p.m.
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