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Brand Name of Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine

The brand name for dextroamphetamine-amphetamine mixed salts is Adderall, with the extended-release formulation marketed as Adderall XR. 1, 2

Available Formulations

  • Immediate-release formulation: Marketed as Adderall, containing a 3:1 ratio of dextroamphetamine to levoamphetamine salts 2

  • Extended-release formulation: Marketed as Adderall XR, which uses a dual-release mechanism with immediate-release pellets that deliver half the dose upon ingestion and delayed-release pellets that release the remaining dose approximately 4 hours later 2

Important Distinction

Note that dextroamphetamine alone (without the mixed amphetamine salts) is marketed under different brand names, specifically Dexedrine and ProCentra, which are single-entity dextroamphetamine products rather than the mixed amphetamine salt combination 3. These are distinct medications from Adderall, which contains both dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine in combination.

Clinical Characteristics

  • Adderall XR provides approximately 12 hours of symptom coverage with onset of action within 1.5 hours 2

  • The usual starting dose for adults is 10 mg once daily in the morning, with titration in 5 mg weekly increments up to a maximum of 50 mg daily 1, 4

  • Both formulations are DEA Schedule II controlled substances due to high potential for abuse 5

References

1
Guideline

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in pregnancy and the postpartum period.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2024

3
Guideline

Dextroamphetamine Brand Names and Formulations

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2026

4
Guideline

Concurrent Use of Adderall and Progesterone

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

5
Research

Adderall® (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine) toxicity.

Topics in companion animal medicine, 2013

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