Concerta and Precose

• Generic Name: methylphenidate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Jornay PM, Metadate CD, Metadate ER, Methylin, QuilliChew ER, Quillivant XR, Ritalin, Ritalin LA, Ritalin SR, Adhansia XR, Relexxii, Daytrana, Methylin ER

Concerta (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

Concerta extended-release tablets are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 6 years of age and older.

Concerta may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: acarbose
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Precose

Precose slows the digestion of carbohydrates in the body, which helps control blood sugar levels.

Precose is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. This medicine is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other diabetes medications you take by mouth.

Precose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.