Lisdexamfetaminedrug info
lisdexamfetamine dimesylate 70 MG Oral Capsule
What it is used for
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules are indicated for the treatment of: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older Moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules are a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older Moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults Limitations of Use: The use of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules are not indicated for weight loss. Use of other sympathomimetic drugs for weight loss has been associated with serious cardiovascular adverse events. The safety and effectiveness of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules for the treatment of obesity have not been established Limitations of Use: The use of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage. Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules are not indicated or recommended for weight loss. Use of other sympathomimetic drugs for weight loss has been associated with serious cardiovascular adverse events. The safety and effectiveness of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules for the treatment of obesity have not been established.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective June 22, 2026. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
Description
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules, a CNS stimulant, are for once-a-day oral administration. The chemical designation for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is (2S)-2,6-diamino- N -[(1 S )-1-methyl-2-phenylethyl] hexanamide dimethanesulfonate. The molecular formula is C 15 H 25 N 3 O∙(CH 4 O 3 S) 2, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 455.60.
The chemical structure is: Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water (792 mg/mL). Chemical Structure Information for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules: Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate capsules contain 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, and 70 mg of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (equivalent to 5.8 mg, 11.6 mg, 17.3 mg, 23.1 mg, 28.9 mg, 34.7 mg, and 40.5 mg of lisdexamfetamine) and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. The capsule shells contain gelatin, titanium dioxide, shellac, black iron oxide and potassium hydroxide. In addition, the 10 mg capsule contains FD&C blue #1 and FD&C red #3; 20mg capsule contains iron oxide yellow; 30mg capsule contains FD&C red #3 and FD&C yellow #6; 40mg contains FD&C blue #1, iron oxide yellow and iron oxide black; 50mg and 60mg contains FD&C blue #1; and 70mg contains FD&C blue#1, FD&C red #3 and FD&C yellow #6.
Text above is quoted in full from the FDA-approved drug label published by openFDA, effective June 22, 2026. Matched to this product by RxNorm code. Cross-references to other sections of the full prescribing information have been removed, since they point to a document not shown here. Nothing else is changed: no sentence is shortened, reworded or summarised.
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