Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride and Ritalin

• Generic Name: atropine / diphenoxylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lomotil, Lonox, Lomocot, Vi-Atro

Adjunctive therapy in the management of diarrhea.

Symptomatic treatment of mild or uncomplicated travelers’ diarrhea, including that occurring in adult travelers with HIV infection. Should not be used in travelers with severe diarrhea or with high fever or blood in the stools; these travelers may benefit from short-term treatment with an anti-infective (e.g., a fluoroquinolone).

Ineffective for prevention of travelers’ diarrhea; may increase incidence of travelers’ diarrhea.

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

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

Ritalin is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.

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