This article describes QuilliChew extended-release (ER) tablet’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for QuilliChew ER. To learn more about QuilliChew ER, talk with your doctor.
QuilliChew ER is a brand-name medication that comes as a chewable ER tablet. It isn’t available in a generic version.
QuilliChew ER has a boxed warning. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For details, see the end of this article.
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Dosage of QuilliChew ER
This article describes the recommended dosages for QuilliChew ER. The drugmaker provides these dosages. In some cases, doctors may adjust your dosage from those shown below.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of QuilliChew ER without your doctor’s recommendation.
Usual recommended dosages of QuilliChew ER in adults
Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of QuilliChew ER. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of QuilliChew ER that gives the desired outcome.
Dosage for ADHD in adults
To treat ADHD in adults, the usual dosages of QuilliChew ER are as follows:
- Starting dosage: 20 milligrams (mg) once per day
- Maintenance dosage: can range from 10 to 60 mg once per day based on individual needs
- Maximum dosage: 60 mg once per day
You can take QuilliChew ER with or without food in the morning. Depending on your dose, your doctor may recommend you cut a 20-mg or 30-mg QuilliChew tablet into half to take your dose. For more details about the strengths of the drug, see the “Form and strengths of QuilliChew ER” section below.
Dosages of QuilliChew ER in children
QuilliChew ER is approved to treat ADHD in children ages 6 years and older. Usually, doctors start by prescribing a low dosage of QuilliChew ER. Then, they’ll adjust it over time until the right dosage is reached. Ultimately, your child’s doctor will prescribe the smallest dosage of QuilliChew ER that gives the desired outcome.
Dosage for ADHD in children
To treat ADHD in children, the usual dosages of QuilliChew ER are as follows:
- Starting dosage: 20 mg once per day
- Maintenance dosage: can range from 10 to 60 mg once per day based on individual needs
- Maximum dosage: 60 mg once per day
Your child can take QuilliChew ER with or without food in the morning. Your child’s doctor may recommend cutting a 20-mg or 30-mg QuilliChew tablet into half, depending on your child’s dose. For more details about the strengths of the drug, see the “Form and strengths of QuilliChew ER” section below.
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about QuilliChew ER and its dosage.
Does Quillichew ER have a dosage chart by weight?
No, Quillichew ER does not have a dosage chart by weight. The dosage of QuilliChew ER is based on your age and individual needs. For more information, see the Dosage of QuilliChew ER section above. You can also talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
How long does QuilliChew ER last in the body?
The level of QuilliChew ER will be highest in your body about 5 hours after you take your dose. The drug level will slowly decrease until you take your next dose the following day. This is because QuilliChew ER is an extended-release (ER) tablet. ER tablets release the medication into your body slowly over several hours.
If you have questions about how long QuilliChew ER lasts in your body, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
How does the dosage of QuilliChew ER compare with the dosage of Concerta?
Both QuilliChew ER and Concerta are ER forms of methylphenidate that are prescribed to treat ADHD. (Methylphenidate is the active ingredient in both drugs. An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) Concerta is available as an oral ER tablet. It’s not a chewable tablet like QuilliChew ER. The drugs may have different doses, but they’re each taken once per day.
To learn more about the dosage of QuilliChew ER, see the “Dosage of QuilliChew ER” section above. For details about Concerta’s dosages, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Is QuilliChew ER taken long term?
Yes, doctors typically prescribe QuilliChew ER as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term.
If you have questions about how long you should take QuilliChew ER, talk with your doctor.
What should I do if I miss a dose of QuilliChew ER?
If you realize you forgot to take a dose of QuilliChew ER, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.
For tips on how to plan your doses of QuilliChew ER and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:
- downloading a reminder app on your phone
- setting an alarm
- putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table
Form and strengths of QuilliChew ER
QuilliChew ER comes as follows:
- Form: chewable ER tablet, which you’ll chew and swallow or swallow whole
- Strengths: 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg
ER tablets release the medication into your body slowly over several hours.
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Get free cardOverdose of QuilliChew ER
It’s important that you do not take more QuilliChew ER than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.
Symptoms of QuilliChew ER overdose
Symptoms of an overdose can include:
- fast heart rate
- sudden narrowing of an artery
- high blood pressure
- low blood pressure
- heart attack
- agitation
- confusion
- hallucinations
- seizures
- coma
- very high body temperatures greater than 104°F, which can be life threatening
What to do if you take too much QuilliChew ER
If you think you’ve taken too much QuilliChew ER, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.
Boxed warning for QuilliChew ER
QuilliChew ER has a boxed warning for the risk of misuse and addiction. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
QuilliChew ER has a high risk of misuse, which may lead to a substance use disorder, including addiction. With misuse, a drug is taken in a way other than how a doctor prescribes it. With addiction, you’re unable to stop taking a drug, even though it may be causing you harm. In certain cases, misuse of QuilliChew ER can lead to overdose and death. For more details about overdose, see the “Overdose of QuilliChew ER” section above.
Before taking QuilliChew ER, talk with your doctor about your risk of misuse and addiction. While taking QuilliChew ER, your doctor will monitor you for signs of misuse and addiction.
Talk with your doctor to learn more about this warning.
Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.