Camphor and phenol are mild topical (for the skin) pain relievers. The combination of allantoin, camphor, and phenol is used to treat pain, itching, or severe lip dryness caused by chapped lips or cold sores (fever blisters). This medication will not cure herpes simplex, a virus that causes cold sores.
Concerta is a new medication for ADHD. It is a central nervous system stimulant and contains methylphenidate, the same medication ingredient found in Ritalin. It comes in 18mg, 36mg and 54mg tablets and is intended to be taken once a day.
Identifying Differences. Concerta and Ritalin are stimulant medications. They are both used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and both are different versions of the same drug, methylphenidate hydrochloride.osage and Strength. While Concerta and Ritalin have the same active ingredient, these medications work in very different ways. Concerta is a long-acting stimulant, which increases dopamine steadily. This means that you only need to take it once a day for all-day symptom relief.