Generic Ritalin SR: An Overview
Ritalin SR was first manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. However, the patent for the drug has since expired, and
generic Ritalin SR is now available.
Strengths of Generic Ritalin SR
Generic Ritalin SR is sold under the name
Methylphenidate Extended-Release tablets, which come in the following strengths:
- Methylphenidate Extended-Release 10 mg tablets
- Methylphenidate Extended-Release 20 mg tablets.
Who Makes Generic Ritalin SR?
Generic Ritalin SR is made by the following manufacturers:
- Mallinckrodt, Inc.
- Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
- Watson Laboratories.
Is Generic Methylphenidate Extended-Release as Good as Ritalin SR?
All generic medications must have certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generic versions are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns a rating to each one. An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the generic Ritalin SR versions that are currently available have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to Ritalin SR.
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients from the brand-name version. This includes fillers or dyes or other ingredients, which may cause problems for people with certain
allergies or sensitivities.
