Methylin® is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (
ADHD) and
narcolepsy. Although Methylin is a type of stimulant, it can have effects that are opposite from what would be expected of a stimulant. As an ADHD medicine, Methylin can help people who have problems paying attention, focusing, and controlling their behavior. While most people think of ADHD as a problem in children, it can also occur in adults. However, Methylin is not approved for treating ADHD in adults.
When using Methylin for ADHD treatment, the dosage your healthcare provider recommends will be based on several factors. Some of these factors your healthcare provider will consider include your age, other medications you are currently taking, other medical conditions you may have, and other ADHD medications you have tried.
Methylin Chewable Tablets are grape-flavored and are available in three strengths:
- Methylin 2.5 mg
- Methylin 5 mg
- Methylin 10 mg.
The medication is also available as a colorless, grape-flavored oral solution (liquid) that comes in two strengths:
- Methylin Oral Solution 5 mg per 5 mL (equal to 5 mg per teaspoonful)
- Methylin Oral Solution 10 mg per 5 mL (equal to 10 mg per teaspoonful).
(Click Desoxyn for a more in-depth look at using Methylin as an ADHD medicine. This article also discusses how Methylin works, potential side effects, and what to tell your healthcare provider before using this medication.)
