Template:SubstanceBox/Methylphenidate

Chemical Nomenclature

Common names

Concerta, Methylin, Ritalin, and Equasym XL

Substitutive name

Methylphenidate

Systematic name

methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate

Routes of Administration

WARNING: Always start with lower doses due to differences between individual body weight, tolerance, metabolism, and personal sensitivity. See responsible use section.

⇣ Oral
Dosage
Threshold	5 - 10 mg
Light	10 - 20 mg
Common	20 - 30 mg
Strong	30 - 40 mg
Heavy	40+ mg
Duration
Total	4 - 6 hours
Onset	15 - 30 minutes
Peak	3 - 4 hours

DISCLAIMER: PW's dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.