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Cylert Hydrochloride (HCL): Drug Information, Side Effects and Precautions

Cylert is also known by its generic name Pemoline. It is used to treat ADHD in children who are over six years old. This medication has additional uses. Your doctor or pharmacist can inform you about these.

Dosage Information and Precautions

This medication should be taken with or without food in the dosage that the doctor prescribes, as the doctor has directed. This medication should never be stopped without first consulting a doctor, who will most likely gradually take you off this medication.

In addition, you will need to inform your doctor before and during being prescribed Cylert if your child is taking any other medications, even non-prescription ones. This is important, because certain medications could cause some serious reactions within you if combined with others that they may not work well with. In addition, you will need to keep your doctor who has administered Cylert to your child informed of any other medical conditions at all times.

Your doctor will inform you about additional precautions regarding giving your child Cylert for ADHD. You will need to follow these instructions explicitly for best results.

In Case of Overdose

If it is an emergency you will need to contact a medical professional immediately. For non-emergency overdose concerns you can contact your local poison control center.

In Case of Missed Dose

Make sure your only takes the exact amount the doctor prescribed. If a does is missed then the next one should be taken as soon as you remember to give it to your child. Do not ever give your child a double dose.

Side Effects

The side effects are different for each child who takes Cylert.

The most common side effects associated with Cylert in children include the following

  • Allergic skin reactions
  • Ataxia
  • Difficulty sleeping or drowsiness
  • Diplopia
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Edema
  • Fatigue
  • Fluid retention
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Vertigo
  • Vomiting

How to Store Atomoxetine

You will always need to keep this medication sealed tight in the container that it came in. In addition, you will need to make sure that it is kept away from children, and to store it at room temperature away from excess heat and moisture. Any medication that is no longer needed or outdated should be properly discarded. If you are not sure how to discard your medication your pharmacist can assist you.

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