Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablet, Extended Release
NDC 57664-710
Product Information
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.. This medication is typically used as a central nervous system stimulant [epc]. It is supplied as a blue tablet, extended release for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 57664-710 and 2 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 57664-710?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE 72 mg/1 - A central nervous system stimulant used most commonly in the treatment of ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER in children and for NARCOLEPSY. Its mechanisms appear to be similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. The d-isomer of this drug is referred to as DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 4B3SC438HI)
- METHYLPHENIDATE (UNII: 207ZZ9QZ49) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)
- FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)
- CELLULOSE ACETATE (UNII: 3J2P07GVB6)
- SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)
- FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)
- POLYETHYLENE OXIDE 200000 (UNII: 11628IH70O)
- FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
- HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
- PHOSPHORIC ACID (UNII: E4GA8884NN)
- POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
- SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)
- SODIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: 451W47IQ8X)
- STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
- SUCCINIC ACID (UNII: AB6MNQ6J6L)
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
- TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)
- TRIACETIN (UNII: XHX3C3X673)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 1995461 - methylphenidate HCl 72 MG 24HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 1995461 - 24 HR methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 1995461 - methylphenidate hydrochloride 72 MG 24 HR Extended Release Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age) in adults and children. Methylphenidate (Methylin) is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). Methylphenidate is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.
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