Concerta 36 MG contains 36 MG Methylphenidate HCl USP as an active salt Methylphenidate HCl USP belongs to a class of drugs known as stimulants. It can be helpful in increasing your ability to stay attentive or to stay focused on an activity and to control behavior issues. It might also help one to organize his tasks better and improve his listening skills. When taken according to the prescription, Concerta 36 MG is a valuable and positive effecting medicine.

Concerta Strengths:

It is available in tablets form and is used for the treatment of ADHD. It is made in several strengths

• Concerta 18 MG
• Concerta 27 MG
• Concerta 36 MG
• Concerta 54 MG.

Side effects of using Concerta 36 MG:

Methylphenidate HCl USP may cause a number of major and minor side effects which includes:

• Nervousness
• Restlessness
• Difficult falling asleep
• Difficult staying asleep
• Uncontrollable shaking of body
• Headache
• Changes in sex drive or ability

The above listed changes are likely to be occurred due to the continuous high levels of neurotransmitters present in the brain during the use of Concerta 36 MG.

In children, long term use of Concerta 36 MG may slow down growth due to malnutrition brought about by the stimulant properties like appetite suppression.

Concerta might cause side effects other than withdrawal or crash. Taking Concerta 36 MG in higher amounts or taking it in a way other than prescribed such as crushing it and then snorting it like cocaine or injecting it like heroin can and does cause serious health issues. In general Concerta 36 MG can cause one feel excited. Concerta 36 MG can lead to addiction if not taken as prescribed. Other side effects of Concerta 36 MG overdose are:

• Loss of appetite
• weight loss
• dry mouth
• stomach upset / pain
• nausea / vomiting
• dizziness
• headache
• diarrhea
• fever
• trouble sleeping

If any of these listed effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.

Usual Dosages of Concerta 36 MG:

If a dose of Concerta 36 MG is missed, try to take it as soon as you remember except for if it is near bedtime or near to the next dose. Skip the dose you missed and continue with the regular dose. Do not take double dose to make up for the missed one.

Concerta 36 MG must not be taken in the late afternoons or evening because it may cause difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Follow the directions given by your health care expert carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to write them down for you so they can be revised if you skip anything. Take Concerta 36 MG exactly as directed.

Use Concerta 36 MG 1 or 2 times daily, preferred to be taken 5 to 45 minutes before meals. Usual dose is 54 mg - 108 mg a day. A very few number of patients may require 54 to 162 mg daily (in extreme levels of ADHD). In others, 54 to 108 mg per day looks suitable.

Precautions while taking Concerta 36 MG:

When misused, Concerta 36 MG can cause feelings of increased energy and intense invigoration same as experienced heavily by cocaine addicts. Before taking this medication, tell your health care expert or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other sympathomimetic drugs (such as lisdexamfetamine); or if you ever had any other allergic reactions in the past. This product contains inactive ingredients, that can also cause allergic reactions or other problems. Do not share any of your medicine with anyone as it can harm the person taking it without asking his doctor or health care expert.

Storing Concerta 36 MG:

Concerta 36 MG should be kept in an air tight light resistant container at normal room temperature (20 to 25 Degree Celsius). Concerta 36 MG should be kept out of the reach of children. Do not use Concerta 36 MG if it is more than a year old.