ZENZEDI- dextroamphetamine sulfate tablet
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Read the Medication Guide that comes with Zenzedi before you or your child starts taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This Medication Guide does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your or your child's treatment with Zenzedi.
What is Zenzedi?
Zenzedi is a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine. It is used for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Zenzedi may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD.
Zenzedi should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies.
Zenzedi is also used in the treatment of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.
Zenzedi is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Zenzedi in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Zenzedi may harm others, and is against the law. Tell your doctor if you or your child have (or have a family history of) ever abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines or street drugs. |
Who should not take Zenzedi ?
Zenzedi should not be taken if you or your child:
Zenzedi is not recommended for use in children less than 3 years old.
Zenzedi may not be right for you or your child. Before starting Zenzedi tell your or your child's doctor about all health conditions (or a family history of) including:
Tell your doctor if you or your child is pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Can Zenzedi be taken with other medicines?
Tell your doctor about all of the medicines that you or your child takes including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Zenzedi and some medicines may interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Sometimes the doses of other medicines will need to be adjusted while taking Zenzedi.
Your doctor will decide whether Zenzedi can be taken with other medicines.
Especially tell your doctor if you or your child takes:
Know the medicines that you or your child takes. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist.
Do not start any new medicine while taking Zenzedi without talking to your doctor first.
How should Zenzedi be taken?
What are possible side effects of Zenzedi?
See "What is the most important information I should know about Zenzedi?" for information on reported heart and mental problems.
Other serious side effects include:
Common side effects include:
Zenzedi may affect your or your child's ability to drive or do other dangerous activities.
Talk to your doctor if you or your child has side effects that are bothersome or do not go away.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Call your doctor for more medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Zenzedi?
General information about Zenzedi
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Zenzedi for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Zenzedi to other people, even if they have the same condition. It may harm them and it is against the law.
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about Zenzedi. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Zenzedi that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information about Zenzedi you may also contact Arbor Pharmaceuticals Inc., at 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1250, Atlanta, GA 30328.
What are the ingredients in Zenzedi?
Active Ingredient: dextroamphetamine sulfate
Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, microcrystalline cellulose and stearic acid. The 7.5 mg tablets contain FD&C Blue #1 and D&C Yellow #10. The 15 mg tablets contain FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Blue #2, and FD&C Red #40. The 20 mg tablets contain FD&C Blue #1 and D&C Red #27. The 30 mg tablets also contain D&C Yellow #10.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.