Table 1.
Immediate-Release Formulations: Methylphenidate
Drug | Formulation(s) | Dose range | Comments |
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MPH oral solution | 5 mg/5 mL and 10 mg/5 mL solutions | • Starting dose: 4–5-year old: 2.5–5 mg 6 years and older: 5–10 mg • Dosage range: 4–5-year old: 2.5–30 mg/day 6 years and older: 5–60 mg/day. Given in divided dose qd-tid • Dose can be increased by 5–10 mg/day weekly • Max dose 60 mg/day |
• Dose the same as other dl-MPH formulations • Onset of response 30–45 minutes • Duration of response 3–4 hours postdose • Multiple manufacturers |
MPH chewable tablet | 2.5, 5, and 10 mg tablets | • Starting dose: 4–5-year old: 2.5–5 mg 6 years and older: 5–10 mg • Dosage range: 4–5-year old: 2.5–30 mg/day 6 years and older: 5–60 mg/day. Given in divided dose qd-tid • Dose can be increased by 5–10 mg/day weekly • Max dose 60 mg/day |
• Dose the same as other dl-MPH formulations • Onset of response 30–45 minutes • Duration of response 3–4 hours postdose • Multiple manufacturers |