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Ritalin La increases mental alertness. It is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Ritalin La should not be used to treat severe depression, or simple fatigue symptoms.
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How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
Drug Interactions |
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ritalin La
Uses
Ritalin La increases mental alertness. It is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Ritalin La should not be used to treat severe depression, or simple fatigue symptoms.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 - 30 degrees C).
- Store away from moisture and heat.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include dilated pupils, mental/mood changes, tremors, flushing, unusual sweating, severe or persistent headache, irregular heartbeat, seizures, or loss of consciousness.
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Ritalin LA NDC#: 00078-0370 |
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How To Use
- Swallow whole.
- Chewing or crushing the capsule can destroy the long action and may increase side effects.
- Ritalin La is best taken 30-45 minutes before breakfast.
- If loss of appetite or stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food.
- Some brands of Ritalin La allow the capsule to be opened and sprinkled on applesauce.
- Check with your pharmacist to determine if your brand may be taken this way.
- If so, you may sprinkle the contents of the capsule onto a spoonful of applesauce and take immediately.
- Do not chew the applesauce mixture.
- Do not mix up a dose ahead of time for later use.
- Drink a glass of liquid with each dose.
- Use Ritalin La exactly as prescribed.
- Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because Ritalin La can be habit-forming.
- Also, if used for a long period of time, do not suddenly stop using this without first consulting your doctor.
- When used for extended periods, Ritalin La may not work as well and may require different dosing.
- Consult your doctor if the medication isn t working well.
Side Effects
- Loss of appetite, blurred vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, dry mouth, stomach upset, sleeplessness, irritability or (rarely) drowsiness may occur.
- If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: weight loss, headache, chest pain, pounding/fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood changes, muscle control problems.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: seizures, yellowing eyes and skin, dark urine, easy bruising or bleeding.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Ritalin La, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Ritalin La is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: severe anxiety/agitation/tension disorders, glaucoma, motion or verbal tics (Tourette s syndrome).
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: seizures, high blood pressure, heart disease (e.g., abnormal heart rate or rhythm), alcoholism, drug dependence, mental/mood conditions (e.g., depression, psychosis), high thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism), any allergies.
- If Ritalin La makes you dizzy, lightheaded or (rarely) drowsy, use caution driving or engaging in activities requiring alertness.
- Use of alcohol may intensify these side effects.
- Prolonged use of stimulants such as methylphenidate could possibly hinder growth (weight gain and height) in children; monitor closely for this unproven but possible effect.
- Methylphenidate should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if methylphenidate passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Certain medications taken with Ritalin La could result in serious, even fatal, drug interactions.
- Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine) within 2 weeks before or after treatment with Ritalin La.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for additional information.
- Before using Ritalin La, tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you may use, especially: "blood thinners (e.g., warfarin), medications for seizures, medicine for depression (tricyclics such as amitriptyline), high blood pressure medicine (e.g., guanethidine).
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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