Concerta Dosage

Generic name: methylphenidate (oral)
Drug class: CNS stimulants

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  ER TAB: 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg, 54 mg

ADHD

[18-65 yo]

Dose: 18-72 mg PO qam; Start: 18-36 mg PO qd, may incr. by 18 mg/day q7 days; Max: 72 mg/day; Info: duration 12h; do not cut/crush/chew tab

Renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[not defined]

SRC: NLM .