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How to Take Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine Mixed Salts and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended dose is 20 mg/day.
Adolescents: Initial: The recommended dose is 10 mg/day. The dose may be increased to 20 mg/day after one week if needed.
In children from 3 to 5 years of age, PO 2.5 mg/day; may be increased weekly by 2.5 mg.
Children 6 yr of age or older IR: PO 5 mg once or twice daily; may be increased weekly by 5 mg to max of 40 mg/day in divided doses. Usual range: 0.1 to 0.5 mg/kg/dose in the morning.
Child: Initial: The recommended dose is 10 mg once daily in the morning. It may be increased if needed. The maximum recommended dose for children is 30 mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with hardening of the arteries, blood vessel disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, increased eye pressure, mood or mental problems, heart diseases, alcohol abuse, within 14 days following the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine Mixed Salts

This combination medication belongs to central nervous system stimulants class, prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with counseling and special education.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine Mixed Salts

International :


Adderall
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