Template:SubstanceBox/Methylphenidate

SubstanceBox/Methylphenidate
Chemical Nomenclature
Common names	Methylphenidate, Concerta, Methylin, Ritalin, Equasym XL
Substitutive name	Methylphenidate
Systematic name	Methyl 2-phenyl-2-piperidin-2-ylacetate
Class Membership
Psychoactive class	Stimulant
Chemical class	Phenidate
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 Bioavailability 11-52% Threshold 5 mg Light 10 - 20 mg Common 20 - 40 mg Strong 40 - 60 mg Heavy 60 mg + Duration Total 4 - 6 hours Onset 20 - 60 minutes Come up 20 - 60 minutes Peak 1.5 - 2.5 hours Offset 1 - 2 hours After effects 2 - 6 hours ⇣ Insufflated Dosage Threshold 5 mg Light 10 - 15 mg Common 15 - 30 mg Strong 30 - 60 mg Heavy 60 mg + Duration Total 2 - 4 hours Onset 5 - 20 minutes Come up 15 - 40 minutes Peak 30 - 45 minutes Offset 2 - 4 hours After effects 1 - 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.