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Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate

Psychiatric Prescription only ATC code: N06BA04

Prescription status is set country by country — the label where you live is the one that applies.

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Typical dose
18–72 mg
1× a day
Times
Any time
Morning

A usual adult range, not a national label — the dose and the timing differ by country and by product.

Used for

  • ADHD

Approved uses differ by country — some of these may be off-label or unapproved where you live.

Worth knowing

  • Can raise the heart rate
  • Can raise blood pressure
  • Can disturb sleep
  • Can change appetite
  • Can cause dependence

Reference information, not medical advice. Discuss any change with your doctor.