Adderall
Amphetamine mixed salts (also known as amphetamine and dextroamphetamine mixed salts, amphetamine salt combo, or simply amphetamine salts) is a medication used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.[1] It is sold under the brand name Adderall. The drug contains a mixture of the salts of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Both of these salts act as stimulants. The drug therefore helps people stay alert and concentrate on what they are doing. The downside of this medication is decreased fatigue, and decreased appetite.
The sustained-release (or extended-release) formulation is sold under the brand name Adderall XR. This formulation is designed to provide therapeutic effect and plasma concentrations. This is the same as taking two doses 4 hours apart.[2] The normal dosage of Adderall XR is 20 milligrams.
Key ingredients of Adderall (amphetamine)[change | change source]
Active ingredients[change | change source]
- Amphetamine aspartate
- Dextroamphetamine saccharate
- Amphetamine sulfate
- Dextroamphetamine sulfate
Inactive ingredients[change | change source]
- Saccharin sodium
- Colloidal silicon dioxide
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Compressible sugar
- Corn starch
- Magnesium stearate
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Schwartz A (2013-02-13). "Drowned in a Stream of Prescriptions". New York Times.
- ↑ "Medication Guide Adderall XR" (PDF). US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Retrieved 19 May 2013.
