alza 27 Pill — GRAY OVAL, 12mm — Methylphenidate

Imprint	alza / 27
Colour	GRAY
Shape	OVAL
Size	12
Strength	Methylphenidate hydrochloride 27 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Extended Release
Manufacturer	Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC	50458-588
Schedule	CII
Availability	Prescription only
Ingredients	Methylphenidate hydrochloride[Methylphenidate]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "alza 27" 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: "alza 27".
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• Compare the size (12) against a ruler if possible.
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alza 27 Pill — GRAY OVAL, 12mm — Methylphenidate

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