What is Concerta?
Where and how to buy Concerta (methylphenidate) 18mg, 54mg online in uk. Concerta (Generic Name: methylphenidate HCl ER) is an extended release delivery system central nervous system stimulant ADHD medication that is primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) in children ages 6-12, adolescents, and adults up to age 65. Concerta may improve focus for people with inattentive ADHD, and decrease impulsivity and hyperactive behavior — hallmark ADHD symptoms for many patients.
Concerta contains methylphenidate, the same active ingredient as ADHD medications such as Ritalin, Daytrana, and Aptensio XR. According to the FDA, Concerta is a federally controlled substance (“Schedule II Stimulant”) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. It has not been studied by the FDA in children under the age of 6 and so use in younger children is considered “off label.” Nonetheless, it has been extensively studied in government-funded studies in children down to 3 years of age and has been shown to be both effective and safe in preschool children.
Concerta is known for its proprietary delivery system, OROS, (osmotically controlled release oral-delivery system), which allows medication to be released periodically as it travels through the body. Where and how to buy Concerta (methylphenidate) 18mg, 54mg online in uk.
When Concerta is taken, a shell on the outside of the capsule dissolves, releasing 22% of the total dose of the medication. Three inner compartments then release at different intervals as the chambers absorb fluid from the intestine; this results in extended medication release. The release, however, is not consistent. Concerta was the first “backloaded” delivery system (other backloaded systems are Metadate CD and Biphentin), which was designed to produce constantly increasing blood levels of methylphenidate over a period of about 10 hours followed by a rapid decline in blood level once the hard caplet has released all that it is going to release. One-sixth of the dose is never released so that an 18 mg caplet of Concerta really delivers just 15 mg and a 36 mg caplet just releases 30 mg, and so on. Even after 20 years on the market there is a disagreement among clinicians about whether a steady release delivery system or a backloaded, ever-increasing dose is better. Where and how to buy Concerta (methylphenidate) 18mg, 54mg online in uk.
Concerta is available in both branded and generic versions. This causes a great deal of confusion because there are currently six different formulations that are designated methylphenidate ER and that come in the same odd dosage strengths of 18, 27, 36, and 54 mg caplets but only one of these is the authentic “branded generic” that is identical to the brand name Concerta. The other five products are quite inferior, and the FDA recently succeeded in downgrading two of these product’s quality ratings.
What Is the Best Dosage for Concerta?
The optimal dosage of Concerta varies by patient. Concerta capsules are available in 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, and 54mg dosages. The time-release formulation is designed to maintain an ever-increasing blood level of medication in your body throughout the day. FDA guidance suggests a maximum 54mg daily dose for children and adolescents, and 72mg daily for adults. Where and how to buy Concerta (methylphenidate) 18mg, 54mg online in uk.
The OROS delivery system is a very hard cellulose caplet that must remain intact because it contains two different concentrations of methylphenidate and a gel that pushes the medication out of a small hole at one end of the caplet. Cutting or crushing that caplet would cause all of the medication to be released at once. Capsules should be swallowed whole with water or other liquids. If your child is unable to swallow the pill, your doctor may recommend another medication. The empty caplet does not dissolve but instead passes through the digestive tract and out of the body without being digested. Where and how to buy Concerta (methylphenidate) 18mg, 54mg online in uk.
As with all medications, follow your Concerta prescription instructions exactly. Concerta is taken orally, with or without food, once daily, typically taken first thing in the morning; it should be taken at the same time each day for the best results.
Some patients report developing a tolerance to Concerta, though no data supports this phenomenon. If you notice that your dosage is no longer controlling your symptoms, talk to your doctor to plan a course of action. Never adjust your dose without consulting your clinician first. Where and how to buy Concerta (methylphenidate) 18mg, 54mg online in uk.
During treatment, your doctor should check vital statistics including blood, heart, and blood pressure; or evaluate height and weight.
What Side Effects Are Associated with Concerta?
Most people taking Concerta do not experience any side effects. That said, the most common side effects associated with Concerta are as follows:
- decreased appetite
- dry mouth
- sleep disruption
- dizziness
- stomach ache
- increased sweating
- headache
- nausea
- weight loss
- irritability, especially if the dose is wearing off
Where and how to buy Concerta (methylphenidate) 18mg, 54mg online in uk. Serious Side Effects of Concerta
- slowed growth in children
- priapism (an erection that does not subside)
- eyesight changes or blurred vision
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