What is the brand name for dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)?

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Brand Names for Dextroamphetamine

Dextroamphetamine is marketed under the brand names Dexedrine and ProCentra. 1, 2

Available Formulations

  • Dexedrine is the traditional and most well-established brand name for dextroamphetamine that has been referenced in medical literature for decades as a CNS stimulant used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. 1

  • ProCentra is available as an oral solution formulation (5 mg/5 mL), presented as a colorless, bubblegum-flavored liquid in 16 fluid ounce containers. 2

Clinical Context

  • Both formulations contain dextroamphetamine as the active ingredient and are classified as DEA Schedule II controlled substances due to their high potential for abuse. 1

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes Dexedrine as a formulation of dextroamphetamine that has been used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy, with dextroamphetamine functioning as a CNS stimulant. 1

References

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Guideline

Dextroamphetamine Brand Names and Formulations

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2026

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