Concerta 18mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Concerta 18mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It helps to improve attention span, concentration and reduces impulsive behavior.
Concerta 18mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), abdominal pain, and nervousness. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking Concerta 18mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Uses of Concerta Tablet
Benefits of Concerta Tablet
In Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects focus, impulse control, and activity levels, often making it difficult for individuals to concentrate, follow instructions, stay organized, or sit still. Concerta 18mg Tablet helps improve attention span, reduce hyperactive behavior, and enhance self-control. This leads to better focus, improved learning or work performance, and a more balanced daily life, helping individuals function more confidently and effectively in various settings.
Side effects of Concerta Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Concerta
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Abdominal pain
- Nervousness
How to use Concerta Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Concerta 18mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Concerta Tablet works
Concerta 18mg Tablet is a CNS stimulant. It works by improving the activity of certain parts of the brain by increasing the levels of certain chemicals (norepinephrine and dopamine).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Concerta 18mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Concerta 18mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Concerta 18mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Concerta 18mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
You may feel dizzy, have problems focussing or have blurred vision when taking Concerta 18mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability.
You may feel dizzy, have problems focussing or have blurred vision when taking Concerta 18mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Concerta 18mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be exercised in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Caution should be exercised in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Concerta 18mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Concerta Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Concerta 18mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It has high habit-forming potential. Do not take more than prescribed.
- Take it early in the morning to prevent insomnia later that night.
- Concerta 18mg Tablet may raise your blood pressure and pulse. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Concerta 18mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- It can cause a loss of appetite, which can slow growth rate, especially in children. Monitor your child’s height and weight regularly while taking this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Aralkylamines
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Centrally Acting Sympathomimetics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Concerta with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Tranylcypromine with Methylphenidate. If Tranylcypromine is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks between taking Tranylcypromine and Methylphenidate. Please co
Concurrent use may cause a severe or fatal increase in blood pressure.
Do not consume Moclobemide with Methylphenidate. If Moclobemide is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 wee
Do not consume Selegiline with Methylphenidate. If Selegiline is essential, ensure a gap of at least 2 weeks after discontinuing Methylphenidate. Please consult your doctor.
Do not consume Methylphenidate during treatment with and for up to 14 days after stopping Linezolid.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood pressure.
Do not consume Methylphenidate during treatment with and for up to 14 days after stopping Linezolid.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of high blood pressure.
User feedback
Patients taking Concerta 18mg Tablet
Once A Day
96%
Twice A Day
4%
What are you using Concerta Tablet for?
Attention def*
93%
Others
7%
*Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
How much was the improvement?
Poor
39%
Excellent
33%
Average
28%
What were the side-effects while using Concerta 18mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
83%
Nervousness
17%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Concerta Tablet?
Empty stomach
60%
With food
20%
With or witho*
20%
*With or without food
Please rate Concerta 18mg Tablet on price
Average
47%
Expensive
33%
Not Expensive
20%
FAQs
Is Concerta 18mg Tablet a monoamine oxidase inhibitor/ opiate/ amphetamine?
Concerta 18mg Tablet is central nervous system stimulant drug that is used in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (a behavioral disorder in children marked by poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties). It is not monoamine oxidase inhibitor or an opiate. It is similar in function to amphetamine, but milder in nature
Does Concerta 18mg Tablet keep you awake or help you focus?
Yes, Concerta 18mg Tablet increases wakefulness, vigilance and attention span
Does Concerta 18mg Tablet make you high?
Concerta 18mg Tablet has the ability to alter mood and feelings such that the effects are perceived by some as pleasant or ‘high'. Concerta 18mg Tablet belongs to a sub schedule X consisting psychotropic and habit forming substances. It is available strictly as per the prescription and should always be used as advised by doctor
Does Concerta 18mg Tablet expire/ go bad?
Like all other medicines, Concerta 18mg Tablet expires.The expiry date is mentioned on the pill-box or strip. Concerta 18mg Tablet should not be used beyond this date of expiry.
Related ayurvedic ingredients
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Stahl SM, editor. Methylphenidate. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 411-15.
- Biaggioni I, Robertson D. Adrenoreceptor Agonists & Sympathomimetic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 141, 145.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 899-900.
- Methylphenidate hydrochloride. High Wycombe, Bucks: Janssen-Cilag Ltd.; 2002 [revised 25 Oct. 2018]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Methyphenidate hydrochloride. Beerse, Belgium: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV; 2018. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Methyphenidate hydrochloride. East Hanover, New Jersey: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; [revised april 2007]. [Accessed 25 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Methylphenidate. [Updated 2019 Oct 23]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: JNTL Consumer Health (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Address: LBS Marg Mulund (West), Mumbai 400080, India
Country of origin: India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
NOT FOR SALE
We do not facilitate sale of this product at present