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Q: Can you tell me more about Elvanse® vs. Elvanse Adult®
Capsules?

A: I’m often asked about the differences between Elvanse®
capsules and Elvanse® Adult capsules.

Both products contain Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate and have
the same formulation, strengths and presentation, but have
different licensed indications as outlined below:

Elvanse® Capsules Elvanse® Adult Capsules

Active ingredient Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate

Licensed age range 6 years old to up to 18 years old 18 years old and above

As part of a comprehensive treatment
programme for attention deficit/
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in
children aged 6 years and over when
response to previous methylphenidate As part of a comprehensive
Licensed indication treatment is considered clinically treatment programme for attention
inadequate. deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Elvanse should not be used in children in adults.
under the age of 6 years. Safety and
efficacy in this age group has not
been established.
If treatment withdrawal has not been
successful when an adolescent has
reached 18 years of age continued For children and adolescents aged
treatment into adulthood may be 6 to 17 years, another product
Additional information
necessary. The need for further containing lisdexamfetamine
treatment of these adults should be dimesylate is available.
reviewed regularly and undertaken
annually.
Reference: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc

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