Dexamfetamine
Generic Name: dexamfetamine sulfate
Product Name: Aspen Dexamfetamine
Indication: What dexamfetamine is used for
Dexamfetamine (also spelled dexamphetamine) is used to treat a number of medical conditions:
- Hyperkinetic behaviour disorders in children. This behavioural disorder is also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Not all people with this disorder are hyperactive, which affects the ability to concentrate on tasks for any length of time.
- Children suffering from ADHD may have trouble learning or doing school work, and may become aggressive or unmanageable at school or at home. Dexamfetamine helps focus attention and shuts out distraction, allowing the child to concentrate;
- Narcolepsy (a sleep disorder). People with narcolepsy have recurring attacks of irresistible daytime sleepiness in spite of a good night’s sleep.
Note: Because of the liability for abuse, drugs of the amphetamine type are subject to special restrictions on their availability. Prescriptions for this substance may require validation by State or Territory Health Departments or Commissions.