Ritalin

[rit-l-in]

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of methylphenidate in its hydrochloride form.

Ritalin

/ ˈrɪtəlɪn /

noun

1. a preparation of methylphenidate, a drug related to amphetamine, used to treat attention deficit disorder in children

Example Sentences

Treatment typically involved a prescription for a stimulant, such as Ritalin, but parents weren’t thrilled.

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In several Mexican cities, about half a dozen samples of methylphenidate — commonly known in the U.S. by the brand names Ritalin and Concerta — did not reveal abnormalities.

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Over three separate sessions, participants received either a small dose of a placebo or of the stimulant drug methylphenidate, commonly known as Ritalin, orally or intravenously.

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As providers turn to alternative treatments, other drugs like Ritalin or Concerta, are becoming harder to find, too.

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For some children, methylphenidate, commonly known by the brand name Ritalin, is the best option.

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