HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Do Dextroamphetamine ER Capsules Come In Different Colors?

I have Narcolepsy & have taken Dextroamphetamine ER caps for many years. the last bottle of meds I bought list it as Dextrosmpheta SUL ER 15 mg Cap Mal. Cap is all white with a red M. Last months I got Dextroamphrtamine 15 mg cap, they are lite brown in color. Did I get the same med.
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi & Welcome.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, Dextroamphetamine ER capsules are available in different colors.
Prescribed commonly to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD and a sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) is available in different colors.

Based on the given descriptions given you have the same medication of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release (ER) capsule having a white color with a red "M" on the side showing the dose strength of 15 mg.

You may continue to take it as prescribed by your doctor.
Best regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Do Dextroamphetamine ER Capsules Come In Different Colors?

Hi & Welcome. I can understand your concern. Yes, Dextroamphetamine ER capsules are available in different colors. Prescribed commonly to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD and a sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) is available in different colors. Based on the given descriptions given you have the same medication of Dextroamphetamine Sulfate Extended Release (ER) capsule having a white color with a red M on the side showing the dose strength of 15 mg. You may continue to take it as prescribed by your doctor. Best regards.