Is CIBA AB Legitimate Ritalin?

JLaug10092
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Got these from an IOP. They look very legit I believe them to be, but just wanted to check and see what some experts have to say. Each pill has "CIBA" scored on one side and "AB" scored on the other with a break separating the two letters. The Registration Number on the back of the blister pack checks out as "Ritalin, 10mg." Here are some photos to help with the ID:




‹ pill id for v 4206pink five sided pill with strange imprint ~ can supply picture ›

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Submitted by JLaug10092 on August 3, 2007 - 7:14pm. login or register to post comments

kirby
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CIBA AB

I can't find a description of Ritalin from Mexico, but here are the descriptions of Ritalin marketed in Canada:

Ritalin® is available as tablets in strengths of 10 mg and 20 mg.

10 mg: Type: tablet. Appearance: pale blue, round, flat-faced, bevelled-edged. Markings: marked "AB" and scored on one side and marked "CIBA" on the other. Active ingredients: 10 mg of methylphenidate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, FD&C Green No. 3, lactose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, sugar, and talc.

20 mg: Type: tablet. Appearance: pale yellow, round, flat-faced, bevelled-edged tablet. Markings: marked "PN" and scored on one side and marked "CIBA" on the other. Active ingredients: 20 mg of methylphenidate. Nonmedicinal ingredients: D&C Yellow No. 10, lactose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, sugar, tragacanth, and talc.

Information from MediResource, Canada.

Since your tablet has the exact same imprint, it's a good bet it's genuine Ritalin.Laughing

I'm not a pharmacist or a medical doctor. This message is not medical advice nor is it an offer to provide medical advice. All drug identifications should be validated by a licensed MD or pharmacist.


August 4, 2007 - 4:12pm login or register to post comments

JLaug10092
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Yep, I've seen that info on

Yep, I've seen that info on Canadian Ritalin too...I am thinking it's the same deal with these pills...


August 4, 2007 - 4:22pm login or register to post comments