228 S5 Pill — PURPLE ROUND, 6mm — Methylphenidate

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Imprint	228 / S5
Colour	PURPLE
Shape	ROUND
Size	6
Strength	METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc
NDC	57664-228
Schedule	CII
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE[METHYLPHENIDATE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "228 S5" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Methylphenidate

Uses and warnings

Drug class"Mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant" that "presumably activates the brain stem arousal system and cortex to produce its stimulant effect," though its precise mechanism of therapeutic action in ADHD is...

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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "228 S5".
• Confirm the colour (PURPLE) and shape (ROUND).
• Compare the size (6) against a ruler if possible.
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228 S5 Pill — PURPLE ROUND, 6mm — Methylphenidate

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