What is vyvanse made of?

What ingredients are in Vyvanse?

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is a prodrug: the medication itself is made of lisdexamfetamine bound to a dimesylate salt. After you take it, your body converts it into the active ingredient, dextroamphetamine. [1]

What does “prodrug” mean for what Vyvanse is made of?

Because Vyvanse is lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, it is not just “dextroamphetamine in a pill.” The dimesylate form is engineered so that the conversion to active dextroamphetamine happens after ingestion. [1]

Are there non-medicinal ingredients too?

Yes. Like most prescription tablets/capsules, Vyvanse also contains inactive ingredients (excipients) such as fillers, binders, and coatings. The exact list depends on the specific Vyvanse formulation (for example, capsule strengths). [1]

Where can I find the full ingredient list?

You can check the prescribing information/labeling for the specific Vyvanse product strength to see the complete list of both the active ingredient and the inactive ingredients. [1]

Source

1. Drugs.com, “Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, and More.” https://www.drugs.com/vyvanse.html