SPL Set ID: 1a89b390-0cd5-45cb-9e70-20de44652c56
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Methylphenidate hydrochloride tablets contain methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP a CNS stimulant. It is available as tablets of 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg strengths for oral administration. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride, and its structural formula is: Methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP is a white, odorless, fine crystalline powder. Its solutions are acid to litmus. It is freely soluble in water and in methanol, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in chloroform and in acetone. Its molecular weight is 269.77 g/mol. Each tablet contains 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP. Inactive ingredients include: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol 8000, and talc. In addition, the 5 mg tablet contains FD&C blue No. 2 aluminum lake and FD&C red No. 40 aluminum lake, the 10 mg tablet contains FD&C blue No. 2 aluminum lake and D&C yellow No. 10 aluminum lake and the 20 mg tablet contains FD&C yellow No. 6 aluminum lake. Structure