Is there an extended-release version of Ritalin?

Dec. 6, 1999 (Atlanta) — The FDA has approved an extended-release form of Ritalin (methylphenidate) that may remove the need for midday dosing in people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It will be marketed under the name Metadate.

What is the brand-name for methylphenidate ER?

Methylphenidate oral tablet is available as a generic drug and as brand-name drugs. Brand names: Ritalin, Ritalin-SR, Concerta, Metadate ER, QuilliChew ER, Cotempla XR-ODT.

What are the different types of Ritalin?

Brand names:

  • Ritalin®, Methylin® (methylphenidate, immediate release)
  • Ritalin LA® (methylphenidate, extended release)
  • Metadate ER®, Ritalin SR® (methylphenidate, extended release, wax matrix)
  • Metadate CD® (methylphenidate, controlled delivery)
  • Methylin ER® (methylphenidate, extended release, methylcellulose base)

Is Concerta XL the same as Ritalin?

Concerta and Ritalin are stimulant medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They’re both different brand-name versions of the same drug, called methylphenidate hydrochloride.

Are methylphenidate ER and CD the same?

Metadate CD is a once-a-day capsule with biphasic release; initially there is a rapid release of methylphenidate, then a continuous-release phase. Metadate ER, on the other hand, is a tablet given two to three times per day. Metadate ER may be titrated to eliminate the need for midday dosing.

Is methylphenidate ER the same as Ritalin?

Methylphenidate is available under the following different brand names: Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, Quillivant XR, and QuilliChew ER.

What is the difference between methylphenidate ER and CD?

Is Concerta and methylphenidate ER the same?

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets (generic Concerta) made by Mallinckrodt and Kudco. The FDA is proposing to withdraw approval of two generic versions of Concerta (methylphenidate hydrochloride) extended-release (ER) capsules, used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

What is the difference between methylphenidate ER and methylphenidate CD?

Is methylphenidate ER the same as Concerta?

What is the difference between Metadate ER and Metadate CD?

What is methylphenidate ER generic for?