Ritalin

See also: Generic Ritalin LA, Generic Ritalin-SR

Ritalin is a brand name of methylphenidate, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

RITALIN (methylphenidate hydrochloride - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: NOVARTIS
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[RLD][AB], 5MG ^[AB]

Has a generic version of Ritalin been approved?

Yes. The following products are equivalent to Ritalin:

methylphenidate hydrochloride tablet; oral

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  Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT
  
  Approval date: November 27, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: UCB INC
  
  Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB]


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  Manufacturer: WATSON LABS
  
  Approval date: August 29, 1997
  
  Strength(s): 10MG ^[AB], 20MG ^[AB], 5MG ^[AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Ritalin. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Ritalin.

See also...

• Ritalin Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Ritalin Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Ritalin Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Ritalin Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Methylphenidate Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Methylphenidate Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylphenidate Chewable Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylphenidate Controlled-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylphenidate Controlled-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylphenidate Extended-Release Capsules Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylphenidate Extended-Release Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylphenidate Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylphenidate System Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Methylphenidate Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Methylphenidate transdermal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Methylphenidate Oral, Transdermal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Methylphenidate Transdermal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Methylphenidate Hydrochloride AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)