Methylin
Brand for: Methylphenidate
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Drug Details
Methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, is a stimulant medication primarily used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, which is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness. This medication is suitable for adults and children aged six years and older. It functions by altering the levels of certain chemicals, including norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, in the brain to enhance focus, attention, and wakefulness. Typically, Ritalin is taken two to three times a day due to its immediate-release formulation. Users may experience side effects such as reduced appetite, nervousness, and difficulty sleeping. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice before using this medication.
Price history for Methylin (brand) & Methylphenidate (generic)
1, 5ML of 5MG/5ML
Average retail price for Methylin
Average retail price for Methylphenidate
Average SaveHealth price for Methylphenidate
Our price history data is based on aggregated prescription data collected from participating pharmacies in America. Our prescription data updates daily to reflect the latest price changes. If you notice a missing data point, it means there wasn't sufficient data available to generate a monetary value for that date.
Over the last 12 months, the average discount price of Methylin is $7.04 using the SaveHealth savings card. That's an average savings of 99.04% on Methylin with our discount card.
*Retail prices are based on pharmacy claims data, and may not be accurate when we don't have enough claims.
Methylin (Methylphenidate) dosage forms
| Dosage | Quantity | Price from | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5ML of 5MG/5ML | 1 Cup | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 5ML of 5MG/5ML | 2 Cups | $17.79 | $8.90 |
| 5ML of 5MG/5ML | 3 Cups | $18.19 | $6.06 |
Methylin FAQs
Methylin is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. It helps increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.
Methylin and Adderall are not the same. Methylin contains methylphenidate, while Adderall contains a combination of amphetamine salts. Both are stimulant medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but they have different active ingredients and may have different effects and side effects. It is important for individuals to follow their healthcare provider's guidance when using these medications.
Methylin and Ritalin both contain the active ingredient methylphenidate and are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. They are essentially the same medication but may differ in formulation, such as immediate-release versus extended-release, or in inactive ingredients.
The generic name for Methylin is methylphenidate.