“Mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product” (US brand name Mydayis®) is a triple-bead preparation of mixed amphetamine salts. It is a central nervous system stimulant. Here is basic information about this medication.
FDA-approved indications
Treatment of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 13 years and older.
Dosage and Administration
Mydayis® should be taken orally, once daily, in the morning.
Adults
Starting: 12.5 mg daily
Titration: 12.5 mg weekly
Maximum: 50 mg daily
Pediatric (age 13-17)
Starting: 12.5 mg daily
Titration: 12.5 mg weekly
Maximum: 25 mg daily
Special cases
Renal impairment (adults)
Severe renal impairment (GFR 15 to <30mL/min/1.73 m2): Maximum dose is 25 mg daily
End-stage renal disease (GFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m2): Not recommended
Renal impairment (age 13-17)
Severe renal impairment (GFR 15 to <30mL/min/1.73 m2): Maximum dose is 12.5 mg daily
End-stage renal disease (GFR < 15 mL/min/1.73 m2): Not recommended
Administration Instructions
May be administered orally with or without food
Swallow the capsules whole, or open the capsule and sprinkle the entire contents over a spoonful of applesauce. The sprinkled applesauce should be consumed immediately; it should not be stored. Patients should take the sprinkled applesauce in its entirety without chewing.
The dose of a single capsule should not be divided.
Dosage forms and strengths
Extended-release capsules: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 37.5 mg, and 50 mg
Please refer to Prescribing Information (see link below) for a complete discussion of dosage, administration, warnings and precautions, contraindications, etc.
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References
Mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine product (Mydayis®) Prescribing Information
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