Ritalin

trademark Rit·a·lin \ˈri-tə-lən\

—used for a drug that is given to people who suffer from attention deficit disorder

Full Definition of RITALIN

—used for a preparation of methylphenidate

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Medical Dictionary

trademark Rit·a·lin \ˈrit-ə-lən\

—used for a preparation of the hydrochloride of methylphenidate

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