1. Why am I using METHYLPHENIDATE SANDOZ XR?
METHYLPHENIDATE SANDOZ XR contains the active ingredient methylphenidate hydrochloride. METHYLPHENIDATE SANDOZ XR is a stimulant that increases attention and decreases impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.
METHYLPHENIDATE SANDOZ XR is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). METHYLPHENIDATE SANDOZ XR is part of a comprehensive treatment program which usually includes psychological, educational and social therapy.
METHYLPHENIDATE SANDOZ XR should be used as part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counselling or other therapies.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you/your child.
Published by MIMS December 2025