SPL Set ID: 9e11e093-4ff3-4bed-8fe9-3ee460b47303

Methylphenidate HCl extended-release capsules contain methylphenidate hydrochloride, a CNS stimulant. The extended-release capsules comprise both immediate-release (IR) and extended-release (ER) beads such that 30% of the dose is provided by the IR component and 70% of the dose is provided by the ER component. Methylphenidate HCl extended-release capsules are available in six capsule strengths containing 10 mg (3 mg IR; 7 mg ER), 20 mg (6 mg IR; 14 mg ER), 30 mg (9 mg IR; 21 mg ER), 40 mg (12 mg IR; 28 mg ER), 50 mg (15 mg IR; 35 mg ER), or 60 mg (18 mg IR; 42 mg ER) of methylphenidate hydrochloride for oral administration. Chemically, methylphenidate HCl is d , l (racemic)- threo -methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride. Its empirical formula is C 14 H 19 NO 2 •HCl. Its structural formula is: Methylphenidate HCl USP is a white, odorless, 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. Methylphenidate HCl extended-release capsules also contain the following inactive ingredients: Sugar Spheres, Ethylcellulose, Oleic Acid, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Titanium Dioxide, Gelatin, Shellac, Propylene Glycol, Hypromellose, Polyethylene Glycol, and Black Iron Oxide. The individual capsules contain the following color agents: 10 mg capsules: FD&C Blue No. 2, Yellow Iron Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Povidone 20 mg capsules: FD&C Blue No. 2, Sodium Hydroxide, Povidone 30 mg capsules: FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Sodium Hydroxide, Povidone 40 mg capsules: Yellow Iron Oxide 50 mg capsules: FD&C Blue No. 2, Red Iron Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Povidone Chemical Structure