Complete dosing information for methylphenidate hydrochloride
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
IR (Ritalin): 5–10mg 2–3 times daily before meals; max 60mg/day; SR (Ritalin SR): 20mg once daily in morning; max 60mg/day; XL (Concerta): 18mg once daily in morning; titrate weekly by 18mg; max 72mg/day; Transdermal (Daytrana): 10mg/9h patch applied to hip 2 hours before effect needed; max 30mg/9h
Children ≥6 years: IR 5mg twice daily; increase by 5–10mg/week; max 60mg/day. Concerta: 18mg once daily; max 54mg/day (children <13 years).
No specific dose adjustment; use caution.
No specific dose adjustment; use caution.