Ritalin CIBA

• Helps improve attention and concentration in people with ADHD.
• May help reduce impulsive and hyperactive behavior associated with ADHD.
• May promote wakefulness in people with narcolepsy when prescribed for this purpose.

Take Ritalin CIBA exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not increase the dose or take it more frequently than directed. The timing and dose depend on the specific formulation and condition being treated. Do not share this medication with anyone else.

• Decreased appetite
• Headache
• Nervousness or restlessness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Dry mouth
• Nausea or stomach discomfort
• Increased heart rate or blood pressure

Seek medical attention for chest pain, fainting, severe agitation, hallucinations, seizures, or other serious or unusual symptoms.

• Methylphenidate has a potential for misuse, abuse, dependence, and overdose.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, mental health conditions, or a history of substance misuse.
• Blood pressure and heart rate may need to be monitored during treatment.
• Take the medicine only as prescribed and do not share it with others.
• Follow your doctor's instructions regarding the timing of doses, particularly if the medicine causes difficulty sleeping.
• Report significant mood changes, unusual thoughts, or behavioral changes to your healthcare professional.

Ritalin may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), certain antidepressants, other stimulant medicines, and medicines that affect blood pressure or heart rate. Methylphenidate should not be used with an MAOI or within the recommended period after stopping an MAOI because of the risk of dangerous increases in blood pressure. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and supplements you use.

Active ingredient: The active ingredient is methylphenidate hydrochloride. The exact strength and inactive ingredients of Ritalin CIBA depend on the specific tablet formulation. Check the original packaging for the complete ingredient list.

Inactive ingredients vary by manufacturer and batch. Check the leaflet inside your pack if you have a known excipient allergy.

Store Ritalin CIBA according to the manufacturer's instructions, generally at controlled room temperature and protected from excessive heat and moisture. Keep the medicine securely stored and out of reach of children and unauthorized users. Dispose of unused or expired medication according to local medication-disposal guidance.