VYVANSE capsules contain 20 mg, 30 mg and 50 mg of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (equivalent to 11.6 mg, 17.3 mg and 28.9 mg of lisdexamfetamine).
VYVANSE (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate), a CNS stimulant, is for once-a-day oral administration. The chemical designation for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is (2S)-2,6-diamino-N-[(1S)-1-methyl-2-phenylethyl] hexanamide dimethanesulfonate. The molecular formula is C15H25N3O·(CH4O3S)2, which corresponds to a molecular weight of 455.60.
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water (792 mg/mL).
Excipients/Inactive Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, and magnesium stearate. The capsule shells contain gelatin, titanium dioxide, and one or more of the following: FD&C Red #3, FD&C Blue #1, Black Iron Oxide, and Yellow Iron Oxide.
Excipients of Human or Animal Origin: The capsule shells of VYVANSE contain gelatin derived from bovine and/or porcine origins.