Quillivant XR methylphenidate hydrochloride 600 mg/120mL Suspension, Extended Release — NDC 24478-322-04 (Billing 24478-0322-04)
This is a package of Quillivant XR methylphenidate hydrochloride 600 mg/120mL Suspension, Extended Release from NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc, no longer marketed (first marketed Oct 2012), no longer in the FDA NDC Directory; retail pharmacies pay about $2.70 per mL (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 24478-322-04 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
- Code segments
- 24478 labeler · 322 product · 04 package
- Package marketed since
- Oct 1, 2012
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2027
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 2447832204 5
- Medicaid fills, this package
- 82,165 prescriptions in the last four reported quarters
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
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Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 070374
- GCN: 33887
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 6140002010G220
- HICL (First Databank): 001682
- AHFS class code: 28:20.32.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1312583
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Central Nervous System Stimulant class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Methylphenidate is used to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; condition that makes it hard to pay attention, control your behavior, and remain still or quiet) and to treat narcolepsy (condition that causes people to be very sleepy during the day and to fall asleep suddenly). Methylphenidate is in a class of medications called central nervous system (CNS) stimulants. It works by changing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain.
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Supplement & herbal interactions
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Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 5, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $2.701 | $324.11 / 120 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $2.73 | $327.67 / 120 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24478-0322-04 You're viewing this Main listing | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON / 120 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2012-10-01 | — | Discontinued by firm |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quillivant XR 900 mg/180mL 24478-0324-06 | NextWave | 1 bottle | $1.801 | AB | Discontinued | save 33% |
| Quillivant XR 750 mg/150mL 24478-0323-05 | NextWave | 1 bottle | $2.161 | AB | Discontinued | save 20% |
| Quillivant XR 600 mg/120mLthis 24478-0322-04 | NextWave | 1 bottle | $2.701 | AB | Discontinued | — |
| Quillivant XR 300 mg/60mL 24478-0321-02 | NextWave | 1 bottle | $5.396 | AB | Discontinued | +100% |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file · file of Sep 30, 2026
Availability & generic status
The FDA lists approved generic versions of this medicine, but that does not always mean a pharmacy can get one today. Patent rules, launch agreements, supply and pricing can affect when generics actually arrive.
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- Patent
- Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
- Substance patent
- Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
- Formulation (product) patent
- Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
- Method-of-use patent
- A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
- Skinny label
- A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
- Exclusivity
- FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
- Paragraph IV
- A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
- RLD / RS
- Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
- TE / AB rating
- FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
- LOE (loss of exclusivity)
- The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.
Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.
| Patent | Type | Use code | Expires |
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| US 8465765 ↗ | Method of use | U-1415 | Feb 15, 2031 |
| US 8778390 ↗ | Method of use | U-1543 | Feb 15, 2031 |
| US 8956649 ↗ | Method of use | U-1665 | Feb 15, 2031 |
| US 8563033 ↗ | Method of use | U-1415 | Feb 15, 2031 |
| US 9040083 ↗ | Drug product | — | Feb 15, 2031 |
| US 8062667 ↗ | Drug product | — | Mar 29, 2029 |
| US 8287903 ↗ | Drug product | — | Feb 15, 2031 |
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Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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14 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
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Manufacturer & labeler
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Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🚨 Boxed Warning ▾
WARNING: ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION QUILLIVANT XR has a high potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction. Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including QUILLIVANT XR, can result in overdose and death [see Overdosage ( 10 ) ] , and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. Before prescribing QUILLIVANT XR, assess each patient’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction.
Educate patients and their families about these risks, proper storage of the drug, and proper disposal of any unused drug. Throughout QUILLIVANT XR treatment, reassess each patient’s risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction and frequently monitor for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse, and addiction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.2) ]. WARNING: ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.
QUILLIVANT XR has a high potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction. Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including QUILLIVANT XR, can result in overdose and death ( 5.1 , 9.2 , 10 ): Before prescribing QUILLIVANT XR, assess each patient ’ s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction. Educate patients and their families about these risks, proper storage of the drug, 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.
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE QUILLIVANT XR is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) [see Clinical Studies ( 14 ) ]. Limitations of Use The use of QUILLIVANT XR is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ), Use in Specific Populations ( 8.4 )]. QUILLIVANT XR is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
( 1 ) Limitations of Use The use of QUILLIVANT XR is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage ( 5.7 , 8.4 ).
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Before administering the dose, vigorously shake bottle for at least 10 seconds. ( 2.2 ) May be taken with or without food. ( 2.3 ) For patients 6 years and above, recommended starting dose is 20 mg given orally once daily in the morning.
Dosage may be increased weekly in increments of 10 mg to 20 mg per day. Daily dosage above 60 mg is not recommended. ( 2.2 ) Reconstitution instructions for the pharmacist: Tap bottle until powder flows freely.
Remove bottle cap, add specified amount of water for reconstitution. Insert bottle adapter into neck of bottle. Replace bottle cap.
Shake with vigorous back and forth motion for at least 10 seconds to prepare suspension. ( 2.6 )
2.1Pretreatment Screening Prior to treating patients with QUILLIVANT XR, assess: for the presence of cardiac disease (i.e., perform a careful history, family history of sudden death or ventricular arrhythmia, and physical exam) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. the family history and clinically evaluate patients for motor or verbal tics or Tourette’s syndrome before initiating QUILLIVANT XR [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ].
2.2Recommended Dosage Before administering the dose, VIGOROUSLY SHAKE the bottle of QUILLIVANT XR for at least 10 seconds, to ensure that the proper dose is administered. The recommended starting dose of QUILLIVANT XR for patients 6 years and above is 20 mg once daily in the morning. The dose may be titrated weekly in increments of 10 mg to 20 mg.
Daily doses above 60 mg have not been studied and are not recommended. As with any CNS stimulant, during titration of QUILLIVANT XR, the prescribed dose should be adjusted, if necessary, until a well‑tolerated, therapeutic dose is achieved. Patients should be advised to avoid alcohol while taking QUILLIVANT XR [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].
2.3Administration Instructions QUILLIVANT XR should be orally administered once daily in the morning with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ].
2.4Switching from other Methylphenidate Products If switching from other methylphenidate products, discontinue that treatment, and titrate with QUILLIVANT XR using the above titration schedule. Do not substitute for other methylphenidate products on a milligram-per-milligram basis, because of different methylphenidate base compositions and differing pharmacokinetic profiles [see Description ( 11 ) , Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ) ].
2.5Dose Reduction and Discontinuation If paradoxical aggravation of symptoms or other adverse effects occur, reduce dosage, or, if necessary, discontinue the drug. If improvement is not observed after appropriate dosage adjustment over a one-month period, the drug should be discontinued.
2.6Reconstitution Instructions for the Pharmacist QUILLIVANT XR is supplied as a powder for oral suspension which must be reconstituted with water prior to dispensing. Preparation instructions: Tap bottle until powder flows freely. Remove bottle cap, and add specified amount of water to the bottle (see Table 1 below).
Fully insert bottle adapter into neck of bottle [see Instructions for Use , Figures F and G] . Replace bottle cap. Shake with vigorous back and forth motion for at least 10 seconds to prepare suspension.
Table 1: Product Reconstitution Instructions Amount of drug in bottle Amount of water to add to bottle Final reconstituted volume (yield) 300 mg 53 mL 60 mL 600 mg 105 mL 120 mL 750 mg 131 mL 150 mL 900 mg 158 mL 180 mL Store reconstituted QUILLIVANT XR at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted from 15º to 30ºC (59º to 86ºF). Dispense in original packaging (bottle in carton) with bottle adapter inserted and with enclosed oral dosing dispenser. QUILLIVANT XR is stable for up to 4 months after reconstitution.
💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ▾
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Extended-release oral suspension (after reconstitution with water): equivalent of 25 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride per 5 mL. Extended-release oral suspension (after reconstitution with water): equivalent of 25 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride per 5 mL ( 3 )
⛔ Contraindications ▾
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or product components. ( 4.1 ) Concurrent treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or use of an MAOI within the preceding 14 days. ( 4.2 , 7.1 )
4.1Hypersensitivity to Methylphenidate or other Components of QUILLIVANT XR QUILLIVANT XR is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to methylphenidate, or other components of QUILLIVANT XR. Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with other methylphenidate products [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 ) ].
4.2Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors QUILLIVANT XR is contraindicated during treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and also within 14 days following discontinuation of treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), because of the risk of hypertensive crisis [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) ].
⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ▾
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Risks to Patients with Serious Cardiac Disease : Avoid use in patients with known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious cardiac arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, or other serious cardiac disease. ( 5.2 ) Increased Blood Pressure and Heart Rate: Monitor blood pressure and pulse. ( 5.3 ) Psychiatric Adverse Reactions: Prior to initiating QUILLIVANT XR, screen patients for risk factors for developing a manic episode.
If new psychotic or manic symptoms occur, consider discontinuing QUILLIVANT XR. ( 5.4 ) Priapism: If abnormally sustained or frequent and painful erections occur, patients should seek immediate medical attention. ( 5.5 ) Peripheral Vasculopathy, including Raynaud’s Phenomenon: Careful observation for digital changes is necessary during QUILLIVANT XR treatment.
Further clinical evaluation (e.g., rheumatology referral) may be appropriate for patients who develop signs or symptoms of peripheral vasculopathy. ( 5.6 ) Long-Term Suppression of Growth in Pediatric Patients : Closely monitor growth (height and weight) in pediatric patients. Pediatric patients not growing or gaining height or weight as expected may need to have their treatment interrupted.
( 5.7 ) Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma : QUILLIVANT XR -treated patients considered at risk for acute angle closure glaucoma (e.g., patients with significant hyperopia) should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. ( 5.8 ) Increased Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and Glaucoma : Prescribe QUILLIVANT XR to patients with open-angle glaucoma or abnormally increased IOP only if the benefit of treatment is considered to outweigh the risk. Closely monitor patients with a history of increased IOP or open angle glaucoma.
( 5.9 ) Motor and Verbal Tics, and Worsening of Tourette’s Syndrome : Before initiating QUILLIVANT XR, assess the family history and clinically evaluate patients for tics or Tourette’s syndrome. Regularly monitor patients for the emergence or worsening of tics or Tourette’s syndrome. Discontinue treatment if clinically appropriate.
( 5.10 )
5.1Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction QUILLIVANT XR has a high potential for abuse and misuse. The use of QUILLIVANT XR exposes individuals to the risks of abuse and misuse, which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction. QUILLIVANT XR can be diverted for non-medical use into illicit channels or distribution [see Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.2) ].
Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including QUILLIVANT XR, can result in overdose and death [see Overdosage (10) ], and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. Before prescribing QUILLIVANT XR, assess each patient’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction. Educate patients and their families about these risks and proper disposal of any unused drug.
Advise patients to store QUILLIVANT XR in a safe place, preferably locked, and instruct patients to not give QUILLIVANT XR to anyone else. Throughout QUILLIVANT XR treatment, reassess each patient’s risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction and frequently monitor for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse, and addiction.
5.2Risks to Patients with Serious Cardiac Disease Sudden death has occurred in patients with structural cardiac abnormalities or other serious cardiac disease who were treated with CNS stimulants at the recommended ADHD dosage. Avoid QUILLIVANT XR use in patients with known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious cardiac arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, or other serious cardiac disease.
5.3Increased Blood Pressure and Heart Rate CNS stimulants cause an increase in blood pressure (mean increase approximately 2 to 4 mm Hg) and heart rate (mean increase approximately 3 to 6 bpm). Some patients may have larger increases. Monitor all QUILLIVANT XR-treated patients for hypertension and tachycardia.
5.4Psychiatric Adverse Reactions Exacerbation of Pre-Existing Psychosis C… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Known hypersensitivity to methylphenidate products or other ingredients of QUILLIVANT XR [see Contraindications (4) ] Hypertensive Crisis When Used Concomitantly with Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors [see Contraindications (4) , Drug Interactions (7.1) ] Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.2 , 9.3 )] Risks to Patients with Serious Cardiac Disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Increased Blood Pressure and Heart Rate [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Psychiatric Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Priapism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Peripheral Vasculopathy, including Raynaud’s phenomenon [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Long-Term Suppression of Growth in Pediatric Patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Increased Intraocular Pressure and Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] Motor and Verbal Tics, and Worsening of Tourette’s Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10) ] Based on accumulated data from other methylphenidate products, the most common (≥5% and twice the rate of placebo) adverse reactions are appetite decreased, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, weight decreased, anxiety, dizziness, irritability, affect lability, tachycardia, and blood pressure increased.
( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Tris Pharma, Inc. at 732-940-0358 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Adverse Reactions in Studies with Other Methylphenidate Products in Children, Adolescents, and Adults with ADHD Commonly reported (≥2% of the methylphenidate group and at least twice the rate of the placebo group) adverse reactions from placebo-controlled trials of methylphenidate products include: appetite decreased, weight decreased, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, dry mouth, vomiting, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, affect lability, agitation, irritability, dizziness, vertigo, tremor, blurred vision, blood pressure increased, heart rate increased, tachycardia, palpitations, hyperhidrosis, and pyrexia.
Adverse Reactions in Studies with QUILLIVANT XR in Children and Adolescents with ADHD There is limited experience with QUILLIVANT XR in controlled trials. Based on this limited experience, the adverse reaction profile of QUILLIVANT XR appears similar to other methylphenidate extended-release products. The most common (≥2% in the QUILLIVANT XR group and greater than placebo) adverse reactions reported in the Phase 3 controlled study conducted in 45 ADHD patients (ages 6 to 12 years) were affect lability, excoriation, initial insomnia, tic, decreased appetite, vomiting, motion sickness, eye pain, and rash.
Table 2: Common Adverse Reactions occurring in ≥2% of subjects on QUILLIVANT XR and greater than placebo during the controlled cross-over phase Adverse reaction QUILLIVANT XR N= 45 Placebo N= 45 Affect lability 9% 2% Excoriation 4% 0 Initial Insomnia 2% 0 Tic 2% 0 Decreased appetite 2% 0 Vomiting 2% 0 Motion sickness 2% 0 Eye pain 2% 0 Rash 2% 0
6.2Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post approval use of methylphenidate products. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. These adverse reactions are as follows: Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Pancytopenia, Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopenic p… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🔄 Drug Interactions ▾
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Antihypertensive Drugs: Monitor blood pressure. Adjust dosage of antihypertensive drug as needed. ( 7 )
7.1Clinically Important Drug Interactions MAOI Inhibitors Do not administer QUILLIVANT XR concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days after discontinuing MAOI treatment. Concomitant use of MAOIs and CNS stimulants can cause hypertensive crisis. Potential outcomes include death, stroke, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, ophthalmological complications, eclampsia, pulmonary edema, and renal failure.
Antihypertensive Drugs QUILLIVANT XR may decrease the effectiveness of drugs used to treat hypertension. Monitor blood pressure and adjust the dosage of the hypertensive drug as needed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Halogenated Anesthetics Concomitant use of halogenated anesthetics and QUILLIVANT XR may increase the risk of sudden blood pressure and heart rate increase during surgery.
Monitor blood pressure and avoid use of QUILLIVANT XR in patients being treated with anesthetics on the day of surgery. Risperidone Combined use of methylphenidate with risperidone when there is a change, whether an increase or decrease, in dosage of either or both medications, may increase the risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Monitor for signs of EPS.
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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ADHD medications during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychostimulants at 1-866-961-2388 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/othermedications/ . Risk Summary There are limited published studies and small case series that report on the use of methylphenidate in pregnant women; however, the data are insufficient to inform any drug-associated risks.
There are clinical considerations [see Clinical Considerations ] . No teratogenic effects were observed in embryo-fetal development studies with oral administration of methylphenidate to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses 2 and 11 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD). However, spina bifida was observed in rabbits at a dose 40 times the MRHD [see Data ].
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions CNS stimulant medications, such as QUILLIVANT XR, can cause vasoconstriction and thereby decrease placental perfusion. No fetal and/or neonatal adverse reactions have been reported with the use of therapeutic doses of methylphenidate during pregnancy; however, premature delivery and low birth weight infants have been reported in amphetamine-dependent mothers.
Data Animal Data In studies conducted in rats and rabbits, methylphenidate was administered orally at doses of up to 75 and 200 mg/kg/day, respectively, during the period of organogenesis. Teratogenic effects (increased incidence of fetal spina bifida) were observed in rabbits at the highest dose, which is approximately 40 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) on a mg/m 2 basis. The no effect level for embryo-fetal development in rabbits was 60 mg/kg/day (11 times the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis).
There was no evidence of specific teratogenic activity in rats, although increased incidences of fetal skeletal variations were seen at the highest dose level (7 times the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis), which was also maternally toxic. The no effect level for embryo-fetal development in rats was 25 mg/kg/day (2 times the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis).
8.2Lactation Risk Summary Limited published literature reports that methylphenidate is present in human milk, which resulted in infant doses of 0.16% to 0.7% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage and a milk/plasma ratio ranging between 1.1 and 2.7. There are no reports of adverse effects on the breastfed infant and no effects on milk production. Long-term neurodevelopmental effects on infants from CNS stimulant exposure are unknown.
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for QUILLIVANT XR and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from QUILLIVANT XR or from the underlying maternal condition. Clinical Considerations Monitor breastfeeding infants for adverse reactions, such as agitation, insomnia, anorexia, and reduced weight gain.
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of QUILLIVANT XR have not been established in pediatric patients below the age of 6 years. In studies evaluating extended-release methylphenidate products, patients 4 to <6 years of age had higher systemic methylphenidate exposures than those observed in older pediatric patients at the same dosage. Pediatric patients 4 to <6 years of age also had a higher incidence of adverse reactions, including weight loss.
The safety and effectiveness of QUILLIVANT XR have been established in pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years. Use of QUILLIVANT XR in pediatric patients 6 to 12 years of age is supported by on… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to ADHD medications during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychostimulants at 1-866-961-2388 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/othermedications/ . Risk Summary There are limited published studies and small case series that report on the use of methylphenidate in pregnant women; however, the data are insufficient to inform any drug-associated risks.
There are clinical considerations [see Clinical Considerations ] . No teratogenic effects were observed in embryo-fetal development studies with oral administration of methylphenidate to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses 2 and 11 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD). However, spina bifida was observed in rabbits at a dose 40 times the MRHD [see Data ].
In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Fetal/Neonatal adverse reactions CNS stimulant medications, such as QUILLIVANT XR, can cause vasoconstriction and thereby decrease placental perfusion. No fetal and/or neonatal adverse reactions have been reported with the use of therapeutic doses of methylphenidate during pregnancy; however, premature delivery and low birth weight infants have been reported in amphetamine-dependent mothers.
Data Animal Data In studies conducted in rats and rabbits, methylphenidate was administered orally at doses of up to 75 and 200 mg/kg/day, respectively, during the period of organogenesis. Teratogenic effects (increased incidence of fetal spina bifida) were observed in rabbits at the highest dose, which is approximately 40 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) on a mg/m 2 basis. The no effect level for embryo-fetal development in rabbits was 60 mg/kg/day (11 times the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis).
There was no evidence of specific teratogenic activity in rats, although increased incidences of fetal skeletal variations were seen at the highest dose level (7 times the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis), which was also maternally toxic. The no effect level for embryo-fetal development in rats was 25 mg/kg/day (2 times the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis).
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of QUILLIVANT XR have not been established in pediatric patients below the age of 6 years. In studies evaluating extended-release methylphenidate products, patients 4 to <6 years of age had higher systemic methylphenidate exposures than those observed in older pediatric patients at the same dosage. Pediatric patients 4 to <6 years of age also had a higher incidence of adverse reactions, including weight loss.
The safety and effectiveness of QUILLIVANT XR have been established in pediatric patients ages 6 to 17 years. Use of QUILLIVANT XR in pediatric patients 6 to 12 years of age is supported by one adequate and well-controlled study [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Use in 12 to 17 year old’s is supported by the adequate and well-controlled studies of QUILLIVANT XR in younger pediatric patients and additional pharmacokinetic data in adolescents, along with safety information from other methylphenidate‑containing products.
Long Term Suppression of Growth Growth should be monitored during treatment with CNS stimulants, including QUILLIVANT XR. Children who are not growing or gaining weight as expected may need to have their treatment interrupted [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. Juvenile Animal Data Rats treated with methylphenidate early in the postnatal period through sexual maturation demonstrated a decrease in spontaneous locomotor activity in adulthood.
A deficit in acquisition of a specific learning task was observed in females only. The doses at which these findings were observed are at least 6 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) on a mg/m 2 basis. In the study conducted in young rats, methylphenidate was administered orally at doses of up to 100 mg/kg/day for 9 weeks, starting early in the postnatal period (postnatal day 7) and continuing through sexual maturity (postnatal week 10).
When these animals were tested as adults (postnatal weeks 13 to 14), decreased spontaneous locomotor activity was observed in males and females previously treated with 50 mg/kg/day (approximately 6 times the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD] on a mg/m 2 basis) or greater, and a deficit in the acquisition of a specific learning task was observed in females exposed to the highest dose (12 times the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis). The no effect level for juvenile neurobehavioral development in rats was 5 mg/kg/day (half the MRHD on a mg/m 2 basis).
The clinical significance of the long-term behavioral effects observed in rats is unknown.
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8.5Geriatric Use QUILLIVANT XR has not been studied in patients over the age of 65 years.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
10 OVERDOSAGE Clinical Effects of Overdose Overdose of CNS stimulants is characterized by the following sympathomimetic effects: Cardiovascular effects including tachyarrhythmias, and hypertension or hypotension. Vasospasm, myocardial infarction, or aortic dissection may precipitate sudden cardiac death. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy may develop.
CNS effects including psychomotor agitation, confusion, and hallucinations. Serotonin syndrome, seizures, cerebral vascular accidents, and coma may occur. Life-threatening hyperthermia (temperatures greater than 104°F) and rhabdomyolysis may develop.
Overdose Management Consider the possibility of multiple drug ingestion. The pharmacokinetic profile of QUILLIVANT XR should be considered when treating patients with overdose. Because methylphenidate has a large volume of distribution and is rapidly metabolized, dialysis is not useful.
Consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdose management recommendations.
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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
12.1Mechanism of Action Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant.
12.2Pharmacodynamics Methylphenidate is a racemic mixture comprised of the d- and l- isomers. The d- isomer is more pharmacologically active than the l ‑ isomer. The mode of therapeutic action in ADHD is not known. Methylphenidate blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron and increases the release of these monoamines into the extraneuronal space.
12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Following a single, 60 mg oral dose of QUILLIVANT XR in 28 healthy adult subjects in a crossover study under fasting conditions, d- methylphenidate ( d- MPH) mean (± SD) peak plasma concentrations of 13.6 (± 5.8) ng/mL occurred at a median time of 5 hours after dosing (Figure 2). The relative bioavailability of QUILLIVANT XR compared to Methylphenidate IR oral solution (2x30 mg, q6h) is 95%. Figure 2: Mean d- Methylphenidate Plasma Concentration-Time Profiles The single dose pharmacokinetics of d- MPH under fed conditions are summarized (Table 3) from studies in children and adolescents with ADHD, and healthy adults following an oral dose of 60 mg QUILLIVANT XR.
Table 3: d-MPH PK Parameters (mean ±SD) after 60 mg oral dosing of QUILLIVANT XR* PK Parameter Children† (n=3) Adolescent† (n=4) Adult (n=27) T max (hr) ‡ 4.05 (3.98-6.0) 2.0 (1.98-4.0) 4.0 (1.3-7.3) T 1/2 (hr) 5.2±0.1 5.0±0.2 5.2±1.0 C max (ng/mL) 34.4±14.0 21.1±5.9 17.0±7.7 AUC inf (hr*ng/mL) 378±175 178±54.2 163.2±80.3 Cl (L/hr/kg) 4.27±0.70 5.06±1.42 5.66±2.15 * Breakfast was given 30 min prior to drug administration † total MPH measured in children (9 to 12 years old) and adolescents (13 to 15 years old), l- MPH <2% of d- MPH in circulation ‡ data presented as median (range) Food Effects In a study in adult volunteers to investigate the effects of a high-fat meal on the bioavailability of QUILLIVANT XR at a dose of 60 mg, the presence of food reduced the time to peak concentration by approximately 1 hour (fed: 4 hours vs. fasted: 5 hours).
Overall, a high-fat meal increased the average C max of QUILLIVANT XR by about 28% and the AUC by about 19%. These changes are not considered clinically significant. Elimination Following a single 60 mg oral dose of QUILLIVANT XR in 28 healthy adult subjects under fasting conditions, the mean plasma terminal elimination half-life of d- methylphenidate was 5.6 (± 0.8) hours.
Metabolism In humans, methylphenidate is metabolized primarily via deesterification to alpha-phenyl-piperidine acetic acid (PPAA). The metabolite has little or no pharmacologic activity. Excretion After oral dosing of radiolabeled methylphenidate in humans, about 90% of the radioactivity was recovered in urine.
The main urinary metabolite was PPAA, accounting for approximately 80% of the dose. Alcohol Effect An in vitro study was conducted to explore the effect of alcohol on the release characteristics of methylphenidate from QUILLIVANT XR Oral Suspension. At alcohol concentrations of 5% and 10%, there was no effect of alcohol on the release characteristics of methylphenidate.
At 20% alcohol concentration, there was on average a 20% increase in drug exposure [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) ]. Specific Populations Sex There is insufficient experience with the use of QUILLIVANT XR to detect gender variations in pharmacokinetics. Race There is insufficient experience with the use of QUILLIVANT XR to detect ethnic variations in pharmacokinetics.
Age The pharmacokinetics of methylphenidate after QUILLIVANT XR administration were studied in pediatric patients with ADHD between 9 and 15 years of age. After a single oral dose of 60 mg QUILLIVANT XR, plasma concentrations of methylphenidate in children (9 to 12 years old; n=3) were approximately twice the concentrations observed in adults. The plasma concentrations in adolescent patients (13 to 15 years old; n=4) were similar to those in adults.
Renal Impairment There is no experience with… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
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12.1Mechanism of Action Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
16.1How Supplied QUILLIVANT XR is supplied as powder that, after reconstitution with water, forms an extended-release oral suspension. The product is supplied in a carton. Each carton also contains one bottle, one oral dosing dispenser, and one bottle adapter.
The product must be reconstituted only by the pharmacist and not by the patient or caregiver. After reconstitution, the product is a light beige to tan viscous suspension containing the equivalent of 25 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride per 5 mL. Bottles of 300 mg (to prepare 60 mL suspension) NDC 24478-321-02 Bottles of 600 mg (to prepare 120 mL suspension) NDC 24478-322-04 Bottles of 750 mg (to prepare 150 mL suspension) NDC 24478-323-05 Bottles of 900 mg (to prepare 180 mL suspension) NDC 24478-324-06
16.2Storage and Handling Store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted from 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Dispense in original container.
16.1How Supplied QUILLIVANT XR is supplied as powder that, after reconstitution with water, forms an extended-release oral suspension. The product is supplied in a carton. Each carton also contains one bottle, one oral dosing dispenser, and one bottle adapter.
The product must be reconstituted only by the pharmacist and not by the patient or caregiver. After reconstitution, the product is a light beige to tan viscous suspension containing the equivalent of 25 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride per 5 mL. Bottles of 300 mg (to prepare 60 mL suspension) NDC 24478-321-02 Bottles of 600 mg (to prepare 120 mL suspension) NDC 24478-322-04 Bottles of 750 mg (to prepare 150 mL suspension) NDC 24478-323-05 Bottles of 900 mg (to prepare 180 mL suspension) NDC 24478-324-06
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16.2Storage and Handling Store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted from 15ºC to 30ºC (59ºF to 86ºF). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Dispense in original container.
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11 DESCRIPTION QUILLIVANT XR is a powder that, after reconstitution with water, forms an extended-release oral suspension formulation of methylphenidate intended for once daily oral administration. QUILLIVANT XR contains approximately 20% immediate-release and 80% extended-release methylphenidate. After reconstitution, QUILLIVANT XR contains in each 1 mL the equivalent of 5 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride, present as methylphenidate (4.32 mg) complexed with sodium polystyrene sulfonate.
Methylphenidate HCl is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. The chemical name is methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride, and its structural formula is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Methylphenidate structure C 14 H 19 NO 2 Mol.
Wt. 233.31 QUILLIVANT XR also contains the following inactive ingredients: sodium polystyrene sulfonate, povidone, triacetin, polyvinyl acetate, sucrose, anhydrous trisodium citrate, anhydrous citric acid, sodium benzoate, sucralose, poloxamer 188, corn starch, xanthan gum, talc, banana flavor, and silicon dioxide. chem draw without HCL
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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise patients to read the FDA-approved patient labeling ( Medication Guide and Instructions for Use ). Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction Educate patients and their families about the risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction of QUILLIVANT XR, which can lead to overdose and death, and proper disposal of any unused drug [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.2) , Overdosage (10) ] . Advise patients to store QUILLIVANT XR in a safe place, preferably locked, and instruct patients to not give QUILLIVANT XR to anyone else.
Instructions for Using the Enclosed Oral Dosing Dispenser Provide the following instructions on administration to the patient or caregiver: The pharmacist should provide this medicine in its original packaging (bottle within carton) with the bottle adapter fully inserted and the accompanying oral dosing dispenser. Use only with the oral dosing dispenser provided with this product. Check and make sure that the QUILLIVANT XR bottle contains liquid medicine.
If QUILLIVANT XR is in powder form, do not use it. Return it to your pharmacist. VIGOROUSLY SHAKE the bottle of QUILLIVANT XR for at least 10 seconds before each dose, to ensure that the proper dose is administered.
Remove the bottle cap. Confirm that the bottle adapter has been inserted into top of the bottle. Insert the tip of the oral dosing dispenser provided with this product into the bottle adapter.
Turn bottle upside down and withdraw prescribed amount of QUILLIVANT XR into the oral dosing dispenser. Remove filled oral dosing dispenser from bottle and dispense QUILLIVANT XR directly into mouth. Replace bottle cap and store bottle as directed.
Wash oral dosing dispenser after each use (components are dishwasher-safe). Risks to Patients with Serious Cardiac Disease Advise patients that there are potential risks to patients with serious cardiac disease, including sudden death with QUILLIVANT XR use. Instruct patients to contact a health care provider immediately if they develop symptoms such as exertional chest pain, unexplained syncope, or other symptoms suggestive of cardiac disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ].
Increased Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Advise patients that QUILLIVANT XR can elevate blood pressure and heart rate [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Psychiatric Adverse Reactions Advise patients that QUILLIVANT XR, at recommended doses, can cause psychotic or manic symptoms, even in patients without a prior history of psychotic symptoms or mania [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ]. Priapism Advise patients, caregivers, and family members of the possibility of painful or prolonged penile erections (priapism).
Instruct the patient to seek immediate medical attention in the event of priapism [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ]. Circulation Problems in Fingers and Toes [Peripheral Vasculopathy, including Raynaud’s Phenomenon] Instruct patients beginning treatment with QUILLIVANT XR about the risk of peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud’s phenomenon, and associated signs and symptoms: fingers or toes may feel numb, cool, painful, and/or may change color from pale, to blue, to red. Instruct patients to report to their physician any new numbness, pain, skin color change, or sensitivity to temperature in fingers or toes.
Instruct patients to call their physician immediately with any signs of unexplained wounds appearing on fingers or toes while taking QUILLIVANT XR. Further clinical evaluation (e.g., rheumatology referral) may be appropriate for certain patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . Long-Term Suppression of Growth in Pediatric Patients Advise patients, families, and caregivers that QUILLIVANT XR can cause slowing of growth and weight loss [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].
Increased Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and Glaucoma Advise patients that IOP and glaucoma may occur during treatment with QUILLIVANT XR [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9) ] . Motor and V… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
💬 Medication Guide ▾
Medication Guide QUILLIVANT XR ® (\kwil-ə-vant\) (methylphenidate hydrochloride) for extended-release oral suspension CII What is the most important information I should know about QUILLIVANT XR? QUILLIVANT XR may cause serious side effects, including: Abuse, misuse, and addiction. QUILLIVANT XR has a high chance for abuse and misuse and may lead to substance use problems, including addiction.
Misuse and abuse of QUILLIVANT XR, other methylphenidate containing medicines, and amphetamine containing medicines, can lead to overdose and death. The risk of overdose and death is increased with higher doses of QUILLIVANT XR or when it is used in ways that are not approved, such as snorting or injection. Your healthcare provider should check you or your child’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction before starting treatment with QUILLIVANT XR and will monitor you or your child during treatment.
QUILLIVANT XR may lead to physical dependence after prolonged use, even if taken as directed by your healthcare provider. Do not give QUILLIVANT XR to anyone else. See “ What is QUILLIVANT XR? ” for more information.
Keep QUILLIVANT XR in a safe place and properly dispose of any unused medicine. See “ How should I store QUILLIVANT XR? ” for more information. Tell your healthcare provider if you or your child have ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs.
Risks for people with serious heart disease. Sudden death has happened in people who have heart defects or other serious heart disease. Your healthcare provider should check you or your child carefully for heart problems before starting treatment with QUILLIVANT XR.
Tell your health care provider if you or your child have any heart problems, heart disease, or heart defects. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you or your child has any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking QUILLIVANT XR. Increased blood pressure and heart rate.
Your health care provider should check your or your child’s blood pressure and heart rate regularly during treatment with QUILLIVANT XR. Mental (Psychiatric) problems: new or worse behavior and thought problems new or worse bipolar illness new psychotic symptoms (such as hearing voices, believing things that are not true, are suspicious) or new manic symptoms Tell your health care provider about any mental problems you or your child have, or about a family history of suicide, bipolar illness, or depression. Call your health care provider right away if you or your child have any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems while taking QUILLIVANT XR, especially seeing or hearing things that are not real, believing things that are not real, or are suspicious.
What is QUILLIVANT XR? QUILLIVANT XR is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine. QUILLIVANT XR is a liquid medicine that you take by mouth.
It is used for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). QUILLIVANT XR may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people with ADHD. QUILLIVANT XR is not recommended for use in children under 6 years of age with ADHD.
QUILLIVANT XR is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it contains methylphenidate that can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines or street drugs. Keep QUILLIVANT XR in a safe place to protect it from theft. Never give your QUILLIVANT XR to anyone else, because it may cause death or harm them.
Selling or giving away QUILLIVANT XR may harm others and is against the law. Do not take QUILLIVANT XR if you or your child: are allergic to methylphenidate hydrochloride, or any of the ingredients in QUILLIVANT XR. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in QUILLIVANT XR. are taking or have taken within the past 14 days a type of anti-depression medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
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🧬 Pharmacokinetics ▾
12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Following a single, 60 mg oral dose of QUILLIVANT XR in 28 healthy adult subjects in a crossover study under fasting conditions, d- methylphenidate ( d- MPH) mean (± SD) peak plasma concentrations of 13.6 (± 5.8) ng/mL occurred at a median time of 5 hours after dosing (Figure 2). The relative bioavailability of QUILLIVANT XR compared to Methylphenidate IR oral solution (2x30 mg, q6h) is 95%. Figure 2: Mean d- Methylphenidate Plasma Concentration-Time Profiles The single dose pharmacokinetics of d- MPH under fed conditions are summarized (Table 3) from studies in children and adolescents with ADHD, and healthy adults following an oral dose of 60 mg QUILLIVANT XR.
Table 3: d-MPH PK Parameters (mean ±SD) after 60 mg oral dosing of QUILLIVANT XR* PK Parameter Children† (n=3) Adolescent† (n=4) Adult (n=27) T max (hr) ‡ 4.05 (3.98-6.0) 2.0 (1.98-4.0) 4.0 (1.3-7.3) T 1/2 (hr) 5.2±0.1 5.0±0.2 5.2±1.0 C max (ng/mL) 34.4±14.0 21.1±5.9 17.0±7.7 AUC inf (hr*ng/mL) 378±175 178±54.2 163.2±80.3 Cl (L/hr/kg) 4.27±0.70 5.06±1.42 5.66±2.15 * Breakfast was given 30 min prior to drug administration † total MPH measured in children (9 to 12 years old) and adolescents (13 to 15 years old), l- MPH <2% of d- MPH in circulation ‡ data presented as median (range) Food Effects In a study in adult volunteers to investigate the effects of a high-fat meal on the bioavailability of QUILLIVANT XR at a dose of 60 mg, the presence of food reduced the time to peak concentration by approximately 1 hour (fed: 4 hours vs. fasted: 5 hours).
Overall, a high-fat meal increased the average C max of QUILLIVANT XR by about 28% and the AUC by about 19%. These changes are not considered clinically significant. Elimination Following a single 60 mg oral dose of QUILLIVANT XR in 28 healthy adult subjects under fasting conditions, the mean plasma terminal elimination half-life of d- methylphenidate was 5.6 (± 0.8) hours.
Metabolism In humans, methylphenidate is metabolized primarily via deesterification to alpha-phenyl-piperidine acetic acid (PPAA). The metabolite has little or no pharmacologic activity. Excretion After oral dosing of radiolabeled methylphenidate in humans, about 90% of the radioactivity was recovered in urine.
The main urinary metabolite was PPAA, accounting for approximately 80% of the dose. Alcohol Effect An in vitro study was conducted to explore the effect of alcohol on the release characteristics of methylphenidate from QUILLIVANT XR Oral Suspension. At alcohol concentrations of 5% and 10%, there was no effect of alcohol on the release characteristics of methylphenidate.
At 20% alcohol concentration, there was on average a 20% increase in drug exposure [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 ) ]. Specific Populations Sex There is insufficient experience with the use of QUILLIVANT XR to detect gender variations in pharmacokinetics. Race There is insufficient experience with the use of QUILLIVANT XR to detect ethnic variations in pharmacokinetics.
Age The pharmacokinetics of methylphenidate after QUILLIVANT XR administration were studied in pediatric patients with ADHD between 9 and 15 years of age. After a single oral dose of 60 mg QUILLIVANT XR, plasma concentrations of methylphenidate in children (9 to 12 years old; n=3) were approximately twice the concentrations observed in adults. The plasma concentrations in adolescent patients (13 to 15 years old; n=4) were similar to those in adults.
Renal Impairment There is no experience with the use of QUILLIVANT XR in patients with renal insufficiency. After oral administration of radiolabeled methylphenidate in humans, methylphenidate was extensively metabolized and approximately 80% of the radioactivity was excreted in the urine in the form of PPAA. Since renal clearance is not an important route of methylphenidate clearance, renal insufficiency is expected to have little effect on the pharmacokinetics of QUILLIVANT XR.
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🧬 Pharmacodynamics ▾
12.2Pharmacodynamics Methylphenidate is a racemic mixture comprised of the d- and l- isomers. The d- isomer is more pharmacologically active than the l ‑ isomer. The mode of therapeutic action in ADHD is not known. Methylphenidate blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine into the presynaptic neuron and increases the release of these monoamines into the extraneuronal space.
🔬 Clinical Studies ▾
14 CLINICAL STUDIES The efficacy of QUILLIVANT XR was evaluated in a laboratory classroom study conducted in 45 pediatric patients (ages 6 to 12 years) with ADHD. Patients in the trial met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Diseases, 4th edition (DSM-IV ® ) criteria for ADHD. The study began with an open-label dose optimization period (4 to 6 weeks) with an initial QUILLIVANT XR dose of 20 mg once daily in the morning.
The dose could be titrated weekly in increments of 10 or 20 mg until a therapeutic dose or the maximum dose of 60 mg/day was reached. At the end of the dose optimization period, approximately 5% of subjects were receiving 20 mg/day; 39%, 30 mg/day; 31%, 40 mg/day; 10%, 50 mg/day; and 15%, 60 mg/day. Subjects then entered a 2-week randomized, double-blind, crossover treatment with the individually optimized dose of QUILLIVANT XR or placebo.
At the end of each week, school teachers and raters evaluated the attention and behavior of the subjects in a laboratory classroom using the Swanson, Kotkin, Agler, M-Flynn, and Pelham (SKAMP) rating scale. The primary efficacy endpoint was the SKAMP-Combined score at 4 hours post-dosing. The key secondary efficacy endpoints were the SKAMP-Combined scores at 0.75, 2, 8, 10, and 12 hours post-dosing.
Results from the first double-blind, placebo-controlled week of the study are summarized in Figure 3. SKAMP-Combined scores were statistically significantly lower (improved) at all time points (0.75, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12 hours) post-dosing with QUILLIVANT XR compared to placebo. Figure 3: Absolute SKAMP-Combined Score after treatment with QUILLIVANT XR or Placebo during Period 1.
Figure 3
🔒 Drug Abuse and Dependence ▾
9 DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE
9.1Controlled Substance QUILLIVANT XR contains methylphenidate, a Schedule II controlled substance.
9.2Abuse QUILLIVANT XR has a high potential for abuse and misuse which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . QUILLIVANT XR can be diverted for non-medical use into illicit channels or distribution. Abuse is the intentional non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, to achieve a desired psychological or physiological effect.
Misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a health care provider or for whom it was not prescribed. Drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence.
Misuse and abuse of methylphenidate may cause increased heart rate, respiratory rate, or blood pressure; sweating; dilated pupils; hyperactivity; restlessness; insomnia; decreased appetite; loss of coordination; tremors; flushed skin; vomiting; and/or abdominal pain. Anxiety, psychosis, hostility, aggression, and suicidal or homicidal ideation have also been observed with CNS stimulants abuse and/or misuse. Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including QUILLIVANT XR, can result in overdose and death [see Overdosage (10) ] , and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection.
9.3Dependence Physical Dependence QUILLIVANT XR may produce physical dependence. Physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. Withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or dose reduction following prolonged use of CNS stimulants including QUILLIVANT XR include dysphoric mood; depression; fatigue; vivid, unpleasant dreams; insomnia or hypersomnia; increased appetite; and psychomotor retardation or agitation.
Tolerance QUILLIVANT XR may produce tolerance. Tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose).
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9.1Controlled Substance QUILLIVANT XR contains methylphenidate, a Schedule II controlled substance.
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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis In a lifetime carcinogenicity study carried out in B6C3F1 mice, methylphenidate caused an increase in hepatocellular adenomas and, in males only, an increase in hepatoblastomas, at a daily dose of approximately 60 mg/kg/day. This dose is approximately 4 times the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis. Hepatoblastoma is a relatively rare rodent malignant tumor type.
There was no increase in total malignant hepatic tumors. The mouse strain used is sensitive to the development of hepatic tumors, and the significance of these results to humans is unknown. Methylphenidate did not cause any increase in tumors in a lifetime carcinogenicity study carried out in F344 rats; the highest dose used was approximately 45 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 5 times the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis.
Mutagenesis Methylphenidate was not mutagenic in the in vitro Ames reverse mutation assay or in the in vitro mouse lymphoma cell forward mutation assay. Sister chromatid exchanges and chromosome aberrations were increased, indicative of a weak clastogenic response, in an in vitro assay in cultured Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. Methylphenidate was negative in an in vivo mouse bone marrow micronucleus assay.
Impairment of Fertility Methylphenidate did not impair fertility in male or female mice that were fed diets containing the drug in an 18-week Continuous Breeding study. The study was conducted at doses of up to 160 mg/kg/day, approximately 8-fold the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis.
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13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis In a lifetime carcinogenicity study carried out in B6C3F1 mice, methylphenidate caused an increase in hepatocellular adenomas and, in males only, an increase in hepatoblastomas, at a daily dose of approximately 60 mg/kg/day. This dose is approximately 4 times the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis. Hepatoblastoma is a relatively rare rodent malignant tumor type.
There was no increase in total malignant hepatic tumors. The mouse strain used is sensitive to the development of hepatic tumors, and the significance of these results to humans is unknown. Methylphenidate did not cause any increase in tumors in a lifetime carcinogenicity study carried out in F344 rats; the highest dose used was approximately 45 mg/kg/day, which is approximately 5 times the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis.
Mutagenesis Methylphenidate was not mutagenic in the in vitro Ames reverse mutation assay or in the in vitro mouse lymphoma cell forward mutation assay. Sister chromatid exchanges and chromosome aberrations were increased, indicative of a weak clastogenic response, in an in vitro assay in cultured Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells. Methylphenidate was negative in an in vivo mouse bone marrow micronucleus assay.
Impairment of Fertility Methylphenidate did not impair fertility in male or female mice that were fed diets containing the drug in an 18-week Continuous Breeding study. The study was conducted at doses of up to 160 mg/kg/day, approximately 8-fold the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/m 2 basis.
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Instructions for Use QUILLIVANT XR® (\kwil-ə-vant\) (methylphenidate hydrochloride) for extended-release oral suspension CII Read this Instructions for Use before using QUILLIVANT XR and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with the health care provider about your or your child’s medical condition or treatment.
Step 1. Remove the QUILLIVANT XR bottle and oral dosing dispenser from the box (See Figure A). If the oral dosing dispenser is missing or not provided, please contact your pharmacist for a replacement.
Step 2. Check and make sure that the QUILLIVANT XR bottle contains liquid medicine (See Figure B). If QUILLIVANT XR is still in powder form, do not use it.
Return it to your pharmacist. Step 3. Shake the bottle well (up and down) for at least 10 seconds before each use (See Figure C).
Step 4. Uncap the bottle and check that the bottle adapter has been fully inserted into the bottle (See Figure D). Step 4 (continued).
If bottle adapter (See Figure E) has not been inserted by the pharmacist into the bottle, insert adapter into the bottle as shown (See Figure E and Figure F). After the bottle adapter has been fully inserted into the bottle (See Figure G) , it should not be removed. If the bottle adapter has not been inserted and is missing from the box, contact your pharmacist.
The bottle adapter must be fully inserted and should be even with the mouth of the bottle and must remain in place to allow the child resistant cap to work the right way. Step 5. Check the QUILLIVANT XR dose in milliliters (mL) as prescribed by your health care provider.
Locate this number on the oral dosing dispenser (See Figure H). Step 6. Insert tip of the oral dosing dispenser into the upright bottle and push the plunger all the way down (See Figure I).
Step 7. With the oral dosing dispenser in place, turn the bottle upside down. Pull the plunger to the number of mL you need (the amount of liquid medicine in Step 5 – See Figure J ).
Step 7 (continued). Measure the number of mL of medicine from the white end of the plunger (See Figure K). Step 8.
Remove the oral dosing dispenser from the bottle adapter. Step 9. Slowly squirt QUILLIVANT XR directly into your or your child’s mouth (See Figure L).
Step 10. Cap the bottle tightly. Store the bottle upright at 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C) (See Figure M).
Figure M Step 11. Clean the oral dosing dispenser after each use by placing in the dishwasher, or by rinsing with tap water (See Figure N). Figure N These Instructions for Use have been approved by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 06/2021 This product’s label may have been updated. For current full prescribing information, please visit www.trispharma.com .
Distributed by: Manufactured by: Tris Pharma, Inc. Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 LB8529 Rev. 01 06/2021 FigureA FigureB FigureC FigureD FigureE_F FigureG FigureH FigureI FigureJ FigureK FigureL FigureM FigureN Next wave 30%
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 24478-321-02 QUILLIVANT XR® methylphenidate HCI for extended-release oral suspension 300 mg/ 60 mL total volume (When reconstituted with 53 mL of water) 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL) When reconstituted Rx Only 300mg carton
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 24478-322-04 QUILLIVANT XR® methylphenidate HCI for extended-release oral suspension 600 mg/ 120 mL total volume (When reconstituted with 105 mL of water) 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL) When reconstituted Rx Only 600mg carton
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 24478-323-05 QUILLIVANT XR® methylphenidate HCI for extended-release oral suspension 750 mg/ 150 mL total volume (When reconstituted with 131 mL of water) 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL) When reconstituted Rx Only 750mg carton
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 24478-324-06 QUILLIVANT XR® methylphenidate HCI for extended-release oral suspension 900 mg/ 180 mL total volume (When reconstituted with 158 mL of water) 25 mg/5 mL (5 mg/mL) When reconstituted Rx Only 900mg carton
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