Generic Dexedrine: An Overview
Dexedrine® (
dextroamphetamine sulfate) is a prescription medication that is used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (
ADHD). It is also used to treat
narcolepsy. Dexedrine comes in two forms: tablets and Spansules
®.
Dexedrine Spansules are specially designed to release the medication slowly over time. Because Spansules release the medication slowly over time, they can be taken just once a day, eliminating the need to take the medication at school or work.
Dexedrine was originally manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. However, it has since come off patent and is now available as a generic. Interestingly, brand-name Dexedrine tablets are also made by another company (Shire Richwood Inc.) under a different name: Dextrostat® tablets. Dextrostat tablets are equivalent to Dexedrine tablets.
Generic Dexedrine is currently sold as Dextroamphetamine Sulfate tablets and Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release capsules.
Generic Dexedrine: Makers and Strengths
Several different manufacturers make generic Dexedrine. Some of these manufacturers include:
- Barr Pharmaceuticals
- KV Pharmaceuticals
- Mallinckrodt Inc.
While brand-name Dexedrine tablets are no longer available, generic Dexedrine tablets are available in three strengths:
- Dextroamphetamine sulfate 5 mg tablets
- Dextroamphetamine sulfate 10 mg tablets
- Dextroamphetamine sulfate 15 mg tablets.
Generic Dexedrine long-acting capsules are available in the following strengths:
- Dextroamphetamine sulfate extended release 5 mg capsules
- Dextroamphetamine sulfate extended release 10 mg capsules
- Dextroamphetamine sulfate extended release 15 mg capsules.
