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  • A trademark for the drug methylphenidate.

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  • proper noun pharmacology A trademark for a mild form of amphetamine used to counter attention deficit disorder.

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  • noun central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children

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Examples

  • Janey had agreed to the plan, but she was loath to part with even one of her precious Righties as she called her Ritalin.

    Shore Thing Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi 2011

  • Janey had agreed to the plan, but she was loath to part with even one of her precious Righties as she called her Ritalin.

    Shore Thing Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi 2011

  • Mr Mannion was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and put on Ritalin from a young age.

    ‘Psychic Healer’ Controversy 2008

  • And with a new study out about ADHD and the drugs that treat ADHD in children such as Ritalin, which is methylphenidate.

    CNN Transcript Jun 17, 2009 2009

  • But they also suggest doctors consider prescribing methylphenidate, commonly known by the brand name Ritalin, in preschool-age children with moderate to severe symptoms when behavior interventions don't provide significant improvement.

    ADHD Guidelines Issued for 4 and Up Jennifer Corbett Dooren 2011

  • Controversy has raged around the drug most widely used to calm such children, Ritalin, which is of the amphetamine family.

    Hyperactive children may suffer from genetic disorder, says study Sarah Boseley 2010

  • The drug Ritalin, which is prescribed to many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to help to calm them, should be avoided, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) says.

    Archive 2008-10-01 Not a sheep 2008

  • Both tested positive for methylphenidate and ritalinic acid - commonly known as Ritalin, a drug used to treat ADHD that can increase focus and energy level.

    Two Nationals minor leaguers suspended 2010

  • Methylphenidate, sold under the brand name Ritalin by Novartis, was once the standard.

    Worldwide Use of ADHD Drugs Nearly Triples | Impact Lab 2007

  • So when a parent decides to give their child a psychotropic drug or Ritalin, which is a stimulant, they have to understand, this is the closest thing that we have to cocaine.

    CNN Transcript Jun 17, 2009 2009

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