SPL Set ID: ecbb4a30-21ac-42e1-b4e9-6c35344ffc45
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Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules contain methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules contain multi layered beads, which are composed of an immediate-release layer which contains approximately 40% of the methylphenidate dose, and a controlled release layer which contains approximately 60% of the methylphenidate dose. Methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules are available in seven capsule strengths. Each extended-release capsule for once-a-day oral administration contains 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, or 60 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride USP, which is equivalent to 8.6 mg, 13.0 mg, 17.3 mg, 25.9 mg, 34.6 mg, 43.2 mg, or 51.9 mg of methylphenidate free base, respectively. Chemically, methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP is d,l (racemic) methyl α-phenyl-2piperidineacetate hydrochloride. Its structural formula is: C 14 H 19 NO 2 •HCl M.W. 269.77 Methylphenidate hydrochloride, USP is a white to off-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. Inactive Ingredients: ammonio methacrylate copolymer type B, fumaric acid, gelatin, hypromellose 2910, methacrylic acid copolymer type A, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 8000, sugar spheres (which contains sucrose and corn starch), talc, titanium dioxide and triethyl citrate. The 10 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue #1. The 15 mg capsules also contain FD&C Yellow #6. The 20 mg capsules also contain black iron oxide. The 30 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue#1 and FD&C Red #3. The 40 mg capsules also contain yellow iron oxide. The 50 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue #1 and yellow iron oxide. The 60 mg capsules also contain FD&C Blue #1 and FD&C Red #40. Black printing ink SW-9008/SW-9009 contains black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, shellac, and strong ammonia solution. 1