What is the generic name and a trade name for amphetamine salts (amphetamine) 60 mg in the morning and 6 mg at noon, likely used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in a child or adolescent with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

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Generic and Trade Names for Amphetamine Salts

The generic name is "mixed amphetamine salts" (or "amphetamine salts"), and the most common trade name is Adderall. 1

Formulation Details

  • Mixed amphetamine salts contain a combination of dextroamphetamine sulfate, dextro- and levoamphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine aspartate, levoamphetamine aspartate, and dextroamphetamine saccharate 2

  • The dosing regimen described (60 mg in the morning and 6 mg at noon) appears to be using immediate-release formulations, as extended-release formulations are typically dosed once daily 3, 4

Available Formulations

  • Immediate-release (IR) formulations are available as Adderall tablets in various strengths (typically 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg) and require multiple daily doses 3

  • Extended-release (XR) formulations are available as Adderall XR capsules that provide once-daily dosing with 8-12 hour coverage 5, 4

  • Extended-release capsules can be opened and sprinkled on soft food for patients who have difficulty swallowing pills 4

Dosing Context

  • The total daily dose of 66 mg described in your question is within the therapeutic range for adults with ADHD, where typical doses range from 10-50 mg daily, though some patients may require up to 65 mg total daily dose with clear documentation that lower doses were insufficient 6, 2

  • The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry recommends starting amphetamine salts at 2.5 mg once or twice daily, with weekly titration by 5-10 mg until symptoms resolve or maximum doses are reached 3

  • For adults, the average effective dose in clinical trials was approximately 54 mg daily (administered in two divided doses), with maximum daily doses reaching 60 mg in some studies 2, 3

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