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• Do not chew, crush, or divide the tablets. Swallow CONCERTA® tablets whole with water or other liquids. Tell your doctor if you or your child cannot swallow CONCERTA® whole. A different medicine may need to be prescribed. • CONCERTA® can be taken with or without food. • Take CONCERTA® once each day in the morning. CONCERTA® is an extended release tablet. It releases medication into your/your child’s body throughout the day. • The CONCERTA® tablet does not dissolve completely in the body after all the medicine has been released. You or your child may sometimes notice the empty tablet in a bowel movement This is normal. • From time to time, your doctor may stop CONCERTA® treatment for a while to check ADHD symptoms. • Your doctor may do regular checks of the blood, heart, and blood pressure while taking CONCERTA®. Children should have their height and weight checked often while taking CONCERTA®. CONCERTA® treatment may be stopped if a problem is found during these check-ups. • If you or your child takes too much CONCERTA® or overdoses, call your doctor or poison control center right away, or get emergency treatment. What are possible side effects of CONCERTA®? See “What is the most important information I should know about CONCERTA®?" for information on reported heart and mental problems. Other serious side effects include: • slowing of growth (height and weight) in children • seizures, mainly in patients with a history of seizures • eyesight changes or blurred vision • blockage of the esophagus, stomach, small or large intestine in patients who already have a narrowing in any of these organs Common side effects include: • headache • decreased appetite • stomach ache • nervousness • trouble sleeping • dizziness Talk to your doctor if you or your child has side effects that are bothersome or do not go away. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How should I store CONCERTA®? • StoreLCQNOERTA® in a safe place at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C). Protect from moisture. • Keep CONCERTA® and all medicines out of the reach of children. General information about CONCERTA® Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use CONCERTA® for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give CONCERTA® to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them and it is against the law. This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about CONCERTA®. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about CONCERTA® that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information about CONCERTA® call 1-888-440-7903 or visit www.concerta.net. What are the ingredients in CONCERTA®? Active Ingredient methylphenidate HCI Inactive Ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene, carnuba wax, cellulose acetate, hypromellose, lactose, phosphoric acid, poloxamer, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxides, povidone, propylene glycol, sodium chloride, stearic acid, succinic acid, synthetic iron oxides, titanium dioxide, and triacetin. This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Manufactured by ALZA Corporation, Mountain View, CA 94043 Distributed and Marketed by McNeil Pediatrics Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc., Fort Washington, PA 19034 CONCERTA® and OROS® are Registered Trademarks of ALZA Corporation. ItaqgMH An ALZAOROS* Issued March 2007 Technology Product 10459300