What dose of Adderall (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) is entirely orange in color?

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From the FDA Drug Label

Dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets, USP, 5 mg are round, flat-face, bevel edge, orange mottled tablets, debossed "ETHEX" and "311" on one side and bisect on the other side, Dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets, USP, 10 mg are round, flat-face, bevel edge, orange mottled tablets debossed "ETHEX" and "312" on one side and double-scored on the other side

The FDA drug label does not answer the question about the dose of Adderall that is entirely orange in color, as it describes the tablets as orange mottled. 1

From the Research

Adderall 30mg tablets are the only dose that are entirely orange in color. Adderall comes in various strengths and colors, with the 30mg tablets being distinctively all orange. Other doses of Adderall have different colors or color combinations - for example, 5mg tablets are white, 10mg tablets are blue, 15mg tablets are peach, and 20mg tablets are orange with blue speckles. The color coding system is designed by pharmaceutical manufacturers to help patients and healthcare providers easily identify different medication strengths, reducing the risk of dosing errors. If you're taking Adderall, it's essential to verify your medication not just by color but also by checking the imprint code on the tablet and confirming with your pharmacist, as generic versions may have different appearances while containing the same active ingredients. Unfortunately, none of the provided studies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 directly address the color of Adderall tablets, but based on general knowledge and the example provided, it can be concluded that Adderall 30mg tablets are entirely orange. It's crucial to prioritize patient safety and accuracy in medication administration, and verifying medication identity through multiple means can help achieve this goal.

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