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A member asked:
What is the structure of concerta? does the white part on one side of the tablet mean that there is pure methylphenidate without extended release function?
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The product features a capsule in which laser drilled holes release a relatively continuous but measured amount of drug. This starts after the outer coating of the same drug dissolves as the initial dose release. So yes, this is how it works to give an early starting dose followed by a continuous replacement until the capsule is empty.
Answered 8/22/2023
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