Serdexmethylphenidate is a prodrug of dexmethylphenidate designed to provide extended therapeutic effects with reduced abuse potential through delayed onset. FDA-approved in 2021 as part of Azstarys for ADHD treatment in patients 6 years and older. The substance is metabolized in the lower gastrointestinal tract to release dexmethylphenidate gradually. Schedule IV controlled substance in the United States. Not recommended for patients with structural cardiac abnormalities, serious heart disease, or within 14 days of MAOI use.
Serdexmetylfenidát molecular structure diagram from the DrugsPRO substance library.
Also known as: Sdx, Kp415, Azstarys, Azstarys SDX component
Classification
Chemical: Phenidate
Psychoactive: Stimulant
Tag: Prodrug
Effects
Stimulation
Fatigue
Loss Of Appetite
Insomnia
Increased Heart Rate
Physical Euphoria
Focus Enhancement
Motivation Enhancement
Wakefulness
Cognitive Euphoria
Time Distortion
Analysis Enhancement
Appetite Suppression
Light Sensitivity
Increased Libido
Dehydration
Increased Sexuality
Increased Music Appreciation
Routes of Administration
Oral
Dosage
Light: 26.1 mg
Common: One capsule once daily: 26.1/5.2 mg to 52.3/10.4 mg (SDX/d-MPH HCl)
Strong: 52.3 mg
Threshold: Not established for SDX alone mg
Duration
Onset: 1-2 h
Comeup: 2-3 h
Peak: 4-8 h
Offset: 8-14 h
After Effects: 0-4 h
Total Duration: 10-14 h
Harm Reduction
Check interactions before mixing substances, pay attention to dose spacing and hydration, and treat all dosage guidance as approximate rather than guaranteed safe.
Sources
Substance data is aggregated from the following public harm-reduction and reference sources.
This static page is intended as a readable non-JS and prerender-friendly library export.
Get the full DrugsPRO experience
Open the interactive DrugsPRO app for search, saved items, interactions, and deeper harm reduction tools.
Get the PRO test kit. The simple, quick and reliable drug checking test kit. Visit https://protestkit.eu
Serdexmethylphenidate - DrugsPRO sprievodca látky
Serdexmethylphenidate: Serdexmethylphenidate is a prodrug of dexmethylphenidate designed to provide extended therapeutic effects with reduced abuse potential through delayed onset. FDA-approved in 2021 as part of Azstarys for ADHD treatment in patients 6 years and older. The substance is metabolized