How Long Does Concerta Stay In Your System

What is Concerta

Concerta(methylphenidate) is a CNS stimulant that affects chemicals in the brain and nerves which contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. The drug is used to treat attention deficit disorder(ADD) and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder(ADHD).

How long does Concerta stay in urine, blood, saliva and hair follicle
Urine Test	1-3 days
Blood Test	1 day
Saliva Test	1-3 days
Hair follicle Test	up to 90 days

How long does Concerta last in the system after the last dose

The average half-life of Concerta in most adults is around 3.5 hours. Keeping this in mind, and the fact that methylphenidate generally has about 5.5 half-lives, it can be inferred that the drug will be in your system for 19 ¼ hours. This is, however, liable to vary according to certain individual factors like age, health, build, liver & kidney conditions and also on how frequently doses are taken and whether any other drugs are being taken concurrently, that can aid or hinder the excretion process.

How to pass a drug test for Concerta

Acidify your urine content: Eating foods and drinking fluids that are high in acidic content can aid in process of excretion of Concerta. Nuts, blueberries, cranberries and vinegar are some readily available options.

Keep yourself hydrated: Concerta is excreted through urine, so keeping yourself hydrated will certainly help in getting rid of the drug from your body in a shorter timeframe.

Enzyme inducing drugs: Consuming drugs that induce the specific enzymes in the liver that help metabolize Concerta can also be a good idea if you are looking to get it out of your system.