Template:SubstanceBox/Methylphenidate

SubstanceBox/Methylphenidate
Chemical Nomenclature
Common names	Concerta, Methylin, Ritalin, and Equasym XL
Substitutive name	Methylphenidate
Systematic name	methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate
Class Membership
Psychoactive class	Stimulant
Chemical class	Amphetamine
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 20 - 40 mg Common 40 - 60 mg Strong 60 - 80 mg Heavy 80 - 100 mg Duration Total 4 - 6 hours Onset 30 - 120 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.