SPL Set ID: e45c75dc-d381-475b-b649-a871c8a36e60

Methylphenidate HCl Extended-Release Capsules CD contains 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 CD is 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 CD also contains the following inactive ingredients: Dibutyl sebacate, ethylcellulose aqueous dispersion, gelatin, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sugar spheres, and titanium dioxide. The individual capsules contain the following color agents: 10 mg capsules: FD&C Blue No. 2, FDA/E172 Yellow Iron Oxide 20 mg capsules: FD&C Blue No. 2 30 mg capsules: FD&C Blue No. 2, FDA/E172 Red Iron Oxide 40 mg capsules: FDA/E172 Yellow Iron Oxide 50 mg capsules: FD&C Blue No. 2, FDA/E172 Red Iron Oxide formula