VYVANSE 40 MG
LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE : 40 MG · DIN 02347164 · TAKEDA CANADA INC
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is VYVANSE?
VYVANSE 40 MG contains LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE : 40 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02347164, held by TAKEDA CANADA INC, supplied as CAPSULE for ORAL administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 30-Mar-2021. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is VYVANSE used for?
Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Moderate to Severe Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in adults. Not indicated for weight loss.
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02347164 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | VYVANSE |
| Generic / active ingredient | LISDEXAMFETAMINE DIMESYLATE : 40 MG |
| Manufacturer | TAKEDA CANADA INC |
| Strength | 40 MG |
| Dosage form | CAPSULE |
| Route of administration | ORAL |
| Schedule | CONTROLLED DRUGS (CDSA I) |
| ATC code | N06BA12 LISDEXAMFETAMINE |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 30-Mar-2021 |
How is it administered?
ADHD: Start 30mg/day (or 20mg), max 60-70mg/day. BED: Start 30mg/day, target 50-70mg/day. Take in morning with or without food. Capsules can be opened and mixed with yogurt/water/orange juice.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Not explicitly detailed in the provided text snippet (Section 11 is listed in Table of Contents but text ends at Section 7).
How is it supplied?
Bottles of 100 capsules or chewable tablets.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to drug/ingredients; Moderate to severe hypertension; Advanced arteriosclerosis; Symptomatic CV disease; Hyperthyroidism; Glaucoma; Agitated states; History of drug abuse; MAOIs.
Warnings and precautions
Potential for abuse/misuse/dependence. Misuse may cause serious CV events and sudden death. Monitor blood pressure/heart rate. Screen for bipolar disorder/manic risk. Risk of tics.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code N06BA12 LISDEXAMFETAMINE. 66 of 87 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG-LISDEXAMFETAMINE | 10 MG | CAPSULE | ANGITA PHARMA INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02537567 |
| AG-LISDEXAMFETAMINE | 20 MG | CAPSULE | ANGITA PHARMA INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02537575 |
| AG-LISDEXAMFETAMINE | 30 MG | CAPSULE | ANGITA PHARMA INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02537583 |
| AG-LISDEXAMFETAMINE | 40 MG | CAPSULE | ANGITA PHARMA INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02537591 |
| AG-LISDEXAMFETAMINE | 50 MG | CAPSULE | ANGITA PHARMA INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02537605 |
| AG-LISDEXAMFETAMINE | 60 MG | CAPSULE | ANGITA PHARMA INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02537613 |
| APO-LISDEXAMFETAMINE CAPSULES | 10 MG | CAPSULE | APOTEX INC | MARKETED | DIN 02546647 |
| APO-LISDEXAMFETAMINE CAPSULES | 20 MG | CAPSULE | APOTEX INC | MARKETED | DIN 02546655 |
| APO-LISDEXAMFETAMINE CAPSULES | 30 MG | CAPSULE | APOTEX INC | MARKETED | DIN 02546663 |
| APO-LISDEXAMFETAMINE CAPSULES | 40 MG | CAPSULE | APOTEX INC | MARKETED | DIN 02546671 |
Who else supplies LISDEXAMFETAMINE worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. LISDEXAMFETAMINE appears in 57 registered pack listings across 9 markets, published on 7 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.