DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE - dextroamphetamine sulfate tablet
Strides Pharma Science Limited
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MEDICATION GUIDE
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE (dex'' troe am fet' a meen sul' fate) TABLETS USP - CII Rx only |
Read the Medication Guide that comes with Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets before you or your child starts taking them 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 you or your child's treatment with Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets. |
What is the most important information I should know about Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets?
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The following have been reported with use of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets and other stimulant medicines.
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1. Heart-related problems:
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Tell your doctor if you or your child have any heart problems, heart defects, high blood pressure, or a family history of these problems. Your doctor should check you or your child carefully for heart problems before starting Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets. Your doctor should check your or your child's blood pressure and heart rate regularly during treatment with Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets. Call your doctor right away if you or your child has any signs of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or fainting while taking Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets. |
2.Mental (Psychiatric) problems:
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All Patients
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Children and Teenagers
Call your doctor right away if you or your child have any new or worsening mental symptoms or problems while taking Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets, especially seeing or hearing things that are not real, believing things that are not real, or are suspicious. 3. Circulation problems in fingers and toes [Peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's phenomenon]:
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets may not be right for you or your child. Before starting Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets tell your or your child's doctor about all health conditions (or a family history of) including:
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What are Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets?
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets are a central nervous system stimulant prescription medicine . It is used for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in patients with ADHD. Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies. Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets are also used in the treatment of a sleep disorder called narcolepsy. Dextroamphetamine Sulfate is a federally controlled substance (CII) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets 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 Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets? Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets should not be taken if you or your child:
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets may not be right for you or your child. Before starting Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets tell your or your child's doctor about all health conditions (or a family history of) including:
Can Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets be taken with other medicines? |
Tell your doctor about all of the medicines that you or your child take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets 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 Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets. Your doctor will decide whether Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets can be taken with other medicines. Especially tell your doctor if you or your child take:
Do not start any new medicine while taking Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets without talking to your doctor first. How should Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets be taken?
See "What is the most important information I should know about Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets ?" for information on reported heart and mental problems. Other serious side effects include:
Talk to your doctor if you or your child have side effects that are bothersome or do not go away. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. How should I store Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets?
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets for a condition for which they were not prescribed. Do not give Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets 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 Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets that was written for healthcare professionals. For more information about Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets, please contact Strides Pharma Inc at 1-877-244-9825. What are the ingredients in Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Tablets? Active Ingredient: dextroamphetamine sulfate Inactive Ingredients: Each tablet for oral administration contains dextroamphetamine sulfate, 5 mg and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, confectioner's sugar, lactose, magnesium stearate and starch. This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Distributed by: Strides Pharma Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Rev 12/2021 |