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Amphetamine Products

Brand Duration (hr) Available Strength (mg) Comments

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.