Description
What is Concerta 54 mg use for
Concerta is use to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).This is part of a comprehensive treatment program which usually includes psychological, educational and social therapy.
is a stimulant that increases attention and decreases impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.
Your doctor may prescribe Concerta 54 mg for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribe for you/your child.
CONCERTA can be abuse or lead to dependence. Keep CONCERTA in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse.
Before you take Concerta 54 mg
Do not takeConcerta 54 mg if you/your child have an allergy to:
methylphenidate hydrochloride .
Do not take CONCERTA if you/your child have any of the following medical conditions:
glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) which is poorly controlled
overactive thyroid gland
heart problems, including severe angina (chest pain), irregular heart beat, heart muscle disease
high blood pressure (untreated or not under control)
severe depression, anorexia nervosa, suicidal tendency or other mental illness
phaeochromocytoma (a tumour of the adrenal gland)
How much to take:
If you/your child are currently taking other formulations of methylphenidate, your doctor will decide the best starting dose
Adults
The starting dose is one CONCERTA 18 mg or 36 mg modified release tablet in the morning
The maximum dose is 72 mg a day taken as one dose.
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and do not change or stop your dosage without consulting your doctor first. Your doctor may adjust the amount of CONCERTA you take until it is right for you.
How to take it:
If you do not understand the instructions provided with this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.
Side Effects
All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You/your child may need medical treatment if you get some side effects. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You/your child may not experience any of them.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have. Tell your doctor if you/your child experience any of the following and they worry you:
After using CONCERTA
Storage
Keep the tablets in the bottle until it is time to take them.
Store CONCERTA in a cool dry place where the temperature is below 25°C. Keep the container tightly closed.
Keep medicines where children cannot reach them.
A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres (1.5 m) above the ground is a good place to store medicines.
Do not store CONCERTA, or any other medicine, in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave medicines in the car or on windowsills. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
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