Tablets
Chemical Name: METHYLPHENIDATE (meth-ill-FEN-i-date)
Common uses
This medicine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used to treat attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and uncontrollable periods of daytime sleep (narcolepsy). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Ritalin is a mild central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Ritalin is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy (an uncontrollable desire to sleep). When given for attention deficit disorder, Ritalin should be an integral part of a total treatment program that includes psychological, educational, and social measures.
Ritalin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.