Drug
Methylphenidate
Pronounced
"meth-ill-FEN-eh-date"
Notes
Do not share this medication with others. Sharing it is against the law.
Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, complete blood count, height/weight monitoring in children) may be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
If switching from another form of methylphenidate to this patch, carefully follow your doctor's instructions.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze. The patches come in individual pouches which are stored in a sealed tray. Once the sealed tray is opened, the patches expire after 2 months. Do not open the individual pouch until you are ready to use the patch. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed (see also How to Use section). For more details, read the Instructions for Use, or consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.