Amphetamine Products
Brand | Duration (hr) | Available Strength (mg) | Comments |
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Adderall XRR (also available as generic mixed-salts amphetamine) |
9-10 | 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 | Sprinkle; 50 % immediate release; medication is a mixture of amphetamine salts. Dose of amphetamine is approximately .45-.9 mg/kg/day, with some older children both tolerating and benefiting from doses above 40 mg, administered with care. |
AdderallR | 4-6 | 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 30 | Tablet only. Total daily dose same as Adderall XR R, but given in divided doses. |
DexedrineR | 10-12 | 5, 10, 15 |
Start as 5-10 mg in AM Dextroamphetamine. Comes as short-acting tablets and longer-acting spansules. |
VyvanseR | 10-12 | 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 | Lisdexamphetamine; prodrug for dextroamphetamine. Starting dose 20-30 mg. |