Table 2. Immediate release amphetamine medications (10-15).
| Drug brand | Formulation (mg) | Dosing | Peak(hrs) | Duration (hrs) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adderall (amphetamine) | Tablet: 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 30 | Initial: age 3–5 yr, 2.5 mg daily*; age >6 yr, 5 mg daily or BID. Titration: age 3–5 yr, increase 2.5 mg/week*; age >6 yr, increase 5 mg/week. Max: 40 mg/day | 1–3 | 4–6 | Slightly longer duration for an immediate release preparation. Side effect: may increase aggressive behavior. Evekeo: expensive |
| Evekeo (contains d- and l-amphetamine in 1:1 ratio) | Tablet: 5, 10 | ||||
| Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine) | Tablet: 5, 10 | Initial: age 3–5 yr, 2.5 mg daily*; age >6 yr, 5 mg daily or BID. Titration: age 3–5 yr, increase by 2.5 mg/week*; age >6 yr, increase by 5 mg/week. Max: 40 mg/day |
1–3 | 4–5 | Side effects: may have more appetite suppression and sleep difficulties |
| Dextrostat (dextroamphetamine) | Tablet: 5, 10 | ||||
| Procentra (dextroamphetamine) | Solution: 5 mg/5 mL | ||||
| Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine) | Tablet: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 20 |
Drug brand names refer to United States brand names. *, not recommended in this age group. BID, twice daily; hrs, hours; kg, kilograms; max, maximum; mg, milligrams; mL, milliliters; yr, years old.