Methylphenidate (18mg)
Concerta 18mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), abdominal pain, and nervousness. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.Before taking Concerta 18mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Concerta
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Concerta 18mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Concerta 18mg Tablet is a CNS stimulant. It works by improving the activity of certain parts of the brain by increasing the levels of certain chemicals (norepinephrine and dopamine).
Related Warnings
Concerta 18mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Concerta 18mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Concerta 18mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Concerta 18mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel dizzy, have problems focussing or have blurred vision when taking Concerta 18mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability.
There is limited information available on the use of Concerta 18mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be exercised in patients with underlying kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Concerta 18mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Concerta 18mg Tablet is central nervous system stimulant drug that is used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It is not monoamine oxidase inhibitor or an opiate. It is similar in function to amphetamine, but milder in nature
Yes, Concerta 18mg Tablet increases wakefulness, vigilance and attention span
Concerta 18mg Tablet has the ability to alter mood and feelings such that the effects are perceived by some as pleasant or ‘high'. Concerta 18mg Tablet belongs to a sub schedule X consisting psychotropic and habit forming substances. It is available strictly as per the prescription and should always be used as advised by doctor
Like all other medicines, Concerta 18mg Tablet expires.The expiry date is mentioned on the pill-box or strip. Concerta 18mg Tablet should not be used beyond this date of expiry.
