What is Medikinet 10mg?

MEDIKINET is used to treat ‘attention deficit hyperactivity disorder’ (ADHD). It is used in children and young people between the ages of 6 and 18. It is used only after trying treatments which do not involve medicines. Such as counselling and behavioural therapy.

What is methylphenidate 10 mg used for?

This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – ADHD. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain. Methylphenidate belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants.

How long does 10mg methylphenidate hydrochloride last?

The immediate-release form of Ritalin lasts about 4–6 hours before person needs another dosage, whereas the extended-release forms of methylphenidate like Concerta may last anywhere from 10 to 14 hours.

What are the side effects of Medikinet?

Common side effects of methylphenidate (affecting up to one in ten people) include:

  • dry mouth.
  • feeling unusually sleepy or drowsy.
  • loss of appetite or decreased appetite.
  • itching, rash or raised red itchy rashes (hives)
  • hair loss.
  • high blood pressure, fast heartbeat (tachycardia)

Does Medikinet make you sleepy?

Methylphenidate can cause dizziness, drowsiness and visual disturbances including difficulties with accommodation, diplopia and blurred vision. Medikinet XL may have a moderate influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Is Medikinet a stimulant?

Medikinet is a mild CNS stimulant with more prominent effects on mental than on motor activities. Its mode of action in man is not completely understood but its effects are thought to be due to cortical stimulation and possibly to stimulation of the reticular activating system.

How many 10mg Ritalin should I take?

Ritalin doses for adults Tablets should be taken in divided doses 2-3 times daily, preferably 30 to 45 minutes before meals. Average doses are in the range of 20 mg to 30 mg daily. But some patients may require 40 to 60 mg a day. In others, however, a dosage of 10 mg to 15 mg daily will be adequate.

What does methylphenidate 10 mg look like?

The 5 mg tablets are pale yellow, 10 mg tablets are pale green, and the 20 mg tablets are both white and pale yellow. It is described as a central nervous system stimulant.

Is Medikinet the same as Equasym?

Concerta, Equasym, Medikinet, Tranquilyn, Xenidate and Ritalin are all brand names for methylphenidate. Methylphenidate can be taken by children aged six years and over, teenagers and adults. Methylphenidate may need to be taken once, twice or three times a day.

When should I take Medikinet?

Medikinet XL should be given in the morning with or after breakfast. Medikinet XL should be given in the morning and at lunchtime with or after the meals.