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 -->
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 10 - 20 mg Common 20 - 30 mg Strong 30 - 40 mg Heavy 40+ mg Duration Total 4 - 6 hours Onset 15 - 30 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.