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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride

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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride comes in 217 pill versions in our database, in 19 strengths, from 29 manufacturers. Check the imprint to tell them apart.

What is Methylphenidate Hydrochloride used for?

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride is used for depression, ADHD and narcolepsy.

Medicine type
Stimulant (ADHD medicine)
Official uses from the US prescribing label

Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and older.

Limitations of Use

The use of methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage.

From the FDA-approved label on DailyMed (published Sep 21, 2026).

Doctors sometimes prescribe a medicine for other reasons too. If you are not sure what yours is for, ask your pharmacist.

Methylphenidate Hydrochloride pill images

2.5 mg 3 pills

5 mg 16 pills

10 mg 29 pills

15 mg 1 pill

18 mg 7 pills

20 mg 28 pills

27 mg 8 pills

30 mg 10 pills

36 mg 7 pills

40 mg 10 pills

45 mg 1 pill

50 mg 6 pills

54 mg 7 pills

60 mg 9 pills

63 mg 1 pill

72 mg 1 pill

80 mg 1 pill

100 mg 1 pill

Other 4 pills

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