Dextroamphetamine Dosage WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Dextroamphetamine Dosage
There is no standard dosing regimen for the medication dextroamphetamine, as the dosage may be different depending on the age of the patient and the condition being treated. When treating narcolepsy, the recommended dose is typically between 5 to 60 mg each day, in divided doses. In the treatment of ADHD a dosage of 5 mg taken once or twice a day is typically recommended for those aged six and over.1
Fast Facts:
- In order for the medication to work, it must be taken exactly as directed and at the same time each day.2
- Dextroamphetamine is available in an extended release capsule. These should be taken as soon as the patient wakes up each morning.2
- Dextroamphetamine is a generic form of the brand name medication Dexedrine.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ RxList: Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine): Dosage and Administration
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 eMedTV: Dextroamphetamine Dosing
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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