Dexamphetamine Australia is 5 mg tablet (i.e. active ingredient – dexamphetamine sulfate, white in colour, with round flat shape, scored on one side and with “D5” on the other. Other non-active ingredients are: lactose, povidone, magnesium stearate and starch-wheat. Dexamphetamine Australia tablets do not contain any colouring agent. Dexamphetamine does contain lactose and has very low levels of gluten. It does not contain any azo dye or tartrazine at all.

One of applications of Dexamphetamine Australia is treatment of hyperkinetic behavioural disorders observed among children. This type of behavioural disorder is well-known as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Hyperactivity is observed among not all people, as it affects their ability to have concentration on tasks for any time duration. Dexamphetamine Australia assists in retaining the focused attention and eliminates distraction, which allows the child to regain concentration and complete the tasks successfully.

Besides that, Dexamphetamine Australia is used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder). People suffering from narcolepsy endure recurring attacks of irresistible sleepiness during the day-time instead of calm sleep at night.

Side Effects

Make sure you keep constantly monitoring your health conditions and immediately inform your doctor in case, if you observe any inconveniences or do not feel well during the period of treatment by Dexamphetamine Australia. You may require to undergo some medical treatment in case of certain side effects.

Inform your physician in case of following symptoms:

• nausea;
• abdominal pain or vomiting. Such occurrence can usually be avoided if you take Dexamphetamine with food;
• dizziness;
• headache;
• changes in mood (e.g. depression, irritability etc.);
• tremor or palpitations;
• nervousness, restlessness and/or insomnia. Such occurrence can be avoided, if you take this medicine not later than 4 hours prior to sleep;
• weight loss, loss of appetite, slowed growth in children. In such cases the physician may advise to temporarily stop taking the medicine.

The abovementioned side effects are generally quite mild and usually appear during the first treatment days. Hence, some of them may disappear once your body fully adjusts to the drug and treatment itself.

Some minor side effects may also be observed, but they tend to occur less often: stomach pain, other stomach problems, metallic taste in mouth, dry mouth, impotence, uncontrolled movements, skin itchiness or rash etc.

Precautions

Please abstain from taking Dexamphetamine Australia in cases, if you experience any of the medical conditions listed below:

• high blood pressure;
• heart diseases or severe blood vessel diseases;
• heart attack;
• angina;
• hyperthyroidism (thyroid);
• glaucoma;
• tics (i.e. muscle twitching – usually observed in face or shoulders);
• nervous system degenerative diseases;
• epilepsy;
• Tourette’s syndrome (including family history of said sickness);
• extreme depression, suicidal ideas, unusual behaviour, self-harm thoughts or acts etc.;
• strong anxiety, agitation or tension;
• alcohol abuse;
• drug dependence.

In addition, please abstain from taking Dexamphetamine Australia, if at the same time you take Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI medications). This rule is applicable up to 14 days after the end of MAOI therapy.

Dexamphetamine Australia can be transferred to children via breast milk, so do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Make sure to take Dexamphetamine before the expiry date provided on the drug pack in order to avoid any sort of undesired effects. Keep away from children.

For additional information, please consult with your physician or obtain a detailed brochure of Dexamphetamine Australia from official dealer, online store or else, seek assistance from Customer Support.