Concerta ( Methynphenidate HCl )

Concerta is a relatively new medication used in the treatment of ADHD. It has a convenient once-a-day dosing, with medication that lasts for 12 hours. The medicine in the Concerta tablet is the same (Ritalin) that has been used for years, but the delivery system has changed. The Concerta tablet is coated with medication that starts to work immediately. The rest of the medication is delivered to the body through a hole in the tablet. It is released slowly throughout the day, eliminating the need for another dose in the middle of the school day. We end up with a constant blood level of the medication which is more desirable to give good clinical response. My experience with this medication has been very good so far.

Concerta for kids / Concerta for adults

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Children with ADHD showed improvement in math tests
Research has demonstrated that children who took CONCERTA® for their ADHD treatment performed better on math tests by completing more math problems accurately throughout the day. Learn more about children and academic performance.

Adolescents showed improved attention
A medical study has shown that CONCERTA® significantly improved attention in adolescents, which may allow more focus on tasks such as class participation, driving and chores.

Social interaction was improved
Medical studies have also shown that methylphenidate, the medication in CONCERTA® , helped children with ADHD behave appropriately outside of the classroom, such as participating appropriately in activities on the playground and staying in assigned areas.

Active Ingredient: methylphenidate hydrochloride ( see FDA for more info )
Dosage Form: extended-release tablets