Find patient medical information for Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin, and others) on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings, and user ratings CONCERTA ® can significantly improve ADHD symptoms in adults, including focus, attention, organization, and the ability to control impulsive behavior. CONCERTA ® is the only ADHD treatment that combines a medication called methylphenidate, with the unique OROS ® delivery system. The typical dosage for Concerta starts at 18 milligrams (mg) daily for children, adolescents, and adults or 36 mg in adults.1 Children may take up to 54 mg daily, and adolescents and adults may take up to 72 mg daily. Methylphenidate is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. Read on for Concerta dosage information, including typical dosage, maximum dosage, adjustments for health conditions, and what to do if you miss a dose. Concerta is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Learn about side effects, interactions and indications. Concerta is a stimulant ADHD medication used to treat symptoms of ADHD in children and adults. Learn about side effects, uses, dosages, and warnings. Concerta (methylphenidate) is a prescription drug approved to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Concerta comes as an extended-release oral tablet. The drug that contains only dextrorotatory methylphenidate is sometimes called d-TMP, although this name is only rarely used, and it is much more commonly referred to as dexmethylphenidate, d-MPH, or d-threo-methylphenidate. Before prescribing CONCERTA, assess each patient’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction. Educate patients and their families about these risks, proper storage of CONCERTA, and proper disposal of any unused drug. Throughout treatment, reassess each patient’s risk and frequently monitor for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse, and addiction.