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Can you take part of an Adderall capsule?
The dose of a single capsule should not be divided. The contents of the entire capsule should be taken, and patients should not take anything less than one capsule per day. ADDERALL XR may be taken with or without food.
How do you tell if an Adderall capsule has been tampered with?
Signs of packaging tampering
- Breaks, cracks, or holes in the outer or inner wrapping or protective cover or seal.
- Outer or inner covering appears to have been disturbed, unwrapped, or replaced.
Can you split a capsule in half?
Some people can split their pills in half to save money on prescription drugs. If your medicine is available in double your normal dose, and you can safely split the pills, you may be able to get a 2-month supply of medicine for the price of one.
How long does it take for an Adderall capsule to dissolve?
The solubility of the medication also affects how long it will take for the medication to dissolve. In general, it typically takes approximately 30 minutes for most medications to dissolve.
How do you protect a capsule against tampering?
Here’s how to protect yourself:
- Be alert to the tamper-evident features on the package before you open it.
- Inspect the outer packaging before you buy it.
- Don’t buy an OTC product if the packaging is damaged.
- Be suspicious!
- Don’t use any medicine that looks discolored or different in any way, or smells funny.
How do you know if Adderall is pressed?
The counterfeit Adderall tablets are round, white and do not have any type of markings, such as letters or numbers. In contrast, authentic Adderall 30 mg tablets produced by Teva are round, orange/peach, and scored tablets with “dp” embossed on one side and “30” on the other side of the tablet.
Can you break open capsule pills?
When taking a prescription drug, you should never crush a tablet, open a capsule or chew either without first asking the prescribing health care provider or dispensing pharmacist whether it is safe to do so.
Can you open up a capsule pill?
It is not safe to crush a tablet or open a capsule without first checking with a healthcare professional such as a Pharmacist or your Doctor. Guidelines state that a recommendation to manipulate a solid dose medication is only to be made as a very last resort.