Tablets
To treat narcolepsy and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adults.
Amphetamine activates nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to increase motor activity and alertness and lessen drowsiness and fatigue.
For narcolepsy-- Adults: 5 to 60 mg a day, one to three times a day; not to exceed 60 mg a day. Teenagers: 5 mg twice a day. Children ages six to 12: 2.5 mg twice a day. For ADHD-- Adults and children age six and older: 5 to 40 mg a day, one to three times a day; not to exceed 40 mg a day. Children ages three to six: 2.5 mg once a day.
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Swallow with liquid. May be taken with or without food. Avoid caffeine-containing beverages such as tea, coffee, and some carbonated colas. Avoid acidic foods rich in vitamin C, such as fruit juices and other citrus products. Avoid vitamin C tablets.
Store in a tightly sealed container away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
If dosage is once daily, take your missed dose as soon as you remember, unless your bedtime is within the next six hours. If so, do not take the missed dose. Take your next dose at the proper time and resume your regular schedule. Do not double the next dose. If dosage is more than once daily, take your missed dose as soon as you remember, unless the time for your next scheduled dose is within the next two hours. If so, do not take the missed dose. Take your next dose at the proper time and resume your regular schedule. Do not double the next dose.
Take amphetamine as prescribed for the full treatment period, even if you begin to feel better before the scheduled end of therapy. The decision to stop taking the drug should be made by your doctor. The doctor may decrease your dosage gradually to reduce the possibility of withdrawal symptoms.
Amphetamines may be habit-forming, and prolonged use may increase the risk of dependency.
Adverse reactions may be more likely and more severe in older patients.
Do not drive or engage in hazardous work until you determine how the medicine affects you.
Avoid alcohol.
Amphetamine taken during pregnancy may cause premature delivery, low birth weight, and birth defects. Discuss with your doctor the relative risks and benefits of using this drug while pregnant.
Amphetamine passes into breast milk; avoid or discontinue use while nursing. Consult your doctor for specific advice.
Long-term amphetamine use by children can affect behavior and growth. Discuss the use of the drug and its relative risks and benefits with your doctor.
Extreme degrees of restlessness, agitation, bizarre behavior; panic; rapid breathing; confusion; high fever; hallucinations; seizures; coma.
Call your doctor, emergency medical services (EMS), or the nearest poison control center immediately.
The following drugs may interact with amphetamine. Consult your doctor for specific advice if you are taking tricyclic antidepressants, caffeine, beta-blockers, digitalis drugs, central nervous system stimulants, meperidine, MAO inhibitors, sympathomimetic agents, or thyroid hormones.
Citrus juices and caffeinated beverages and foods may interact with amphetamine.
Caution is advised when taking amphetamine. Consult your doctor if you have any of the following: advanced blood vessel disease, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, severe anxiety, Tourette's syndrome, glaucoma, or a history of drug abuse.
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