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Sep 16, 2024 · The maximum dosage of Adderall tablet is 40 mg daily. If your doctor prescribes Adderall XR, your starting dose will likely be 20 mg. You’ll take this amount once daily. This is the...
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Generic name: DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SACCHARATE 1.25mg, AMPHETAMINE ASPARTATE MONOHYDRATE 1.25mg, DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE 1.25mg, AMPHETAMINE SULFATE 1.25mg
Dosage form: tablet
Drug class: CNS stimulants
Regardless of indication, amphetamines should be administered at the lowest effective dosage, and dosage should be individually adjusted according to the therapeutic needs and response of the patient. Late evening doses should be avoided because of the resulting insomnia.
•for the presence of cardiac disease (i.e., perform a careful history, family history of sudden death or ventricular arrhythmia, and physical exam) (see WARNINGS).
•the family history and clinically evaluate patients for motor or verbal tics or Tourette’s syndrome before initiating Adderall® (see WARNINGS).
Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. In children from 3 to 5 years of age, start with 2.5 mg daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 2.5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained.
In children 6 years of age and older, start with 5 mg once or twice daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. Only in rare cases will it be necessary to exceed a total of 40 mg per day. Give first dose on awakening; additional doses (1 or 2) at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.
Where possible, drug administration should be interrupted occasionally to determine if there is a recurrence of behavioral symptoms sufficient to require continued therapy.
Prior to treating patients with Adderall® assess:
•for the presence of cardiac disease (i.e., perform a careful history, family history of sudden death or ventricular arrhythmia, and physical exam) (see WARNINGS).
•the family history and clinically evaluate patients for motor or verbal tics or Tourette’s syndrome before initiating Adderall® (see WARNINGS).
Usual dose 5 mg to 60 mg per day in divided doses, depending on the individual patient response.
Narcolepsy seldom occurs in children under 12 years of age; however, when it does, dextroamphetamine sulfate may be used. The suggested initial dose for patients aged 6 to 12 is 5 mg daily; daily dose may be raised in increments of 5 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. In patients 12 years of age and older, start with 10 mg daily; daily dosage may be raised in increments of 10 mg at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained. If bothersome adverse reactions appear (e.g., insomnia or anorexia), dosage should be reduced. Give first dose on awakening; additional doses (1 or 2) at intervals of 4 to 6 hours.
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May 6, 2024 · The maximum dosage is 40 mg per day. For Adderall XR, the recommended dosages based on age are below: 6-12 years old: The usual starting dosage is 5-10 mg once daily in the morning. If needed, your child’s daily dose may be increased by 5-10 mg every week, up to a maximum of 30 mg per day.
Aug 30, 2024 · The adult Adderall immediate-release dosage is 5 mg to 40 mg per day, spread throughout the day. Adderall extended-release is taken in one daily dose, usually not to exceed 40 mg per day. It is very dangerous (and even potentially fatal) to use high dosages of Adderall to get high.
Aug 7, 2024 · The typical Adderall XR starting dosage for adults with ADHD is 20 mg taken once per day in the morning when you first wake up. Your doctor may adjust your dosage based on various...
Jul 22, 2024 · Official answer. by Drugs.com. The amount of Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) you can take in a day depends on what condition Adderall is treating. All amphetamines should be given by prescription at the lowest dose that is effective for your condition. The right dose for you will depend on your response to Adderall.
Jul 15, 2022 · Typically, your dosage will depend on whether you take Adderall or Adderall XR and what condition it is treating. The typical dosage range of Adderall for adults is 5 milligrams (mg) to 60 mg daily. The typical dosage range of Adderall XR for adults is 20 mg to 60 mg daily.
