CAFCIT vs DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 13, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CAFCIT and DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CAFCIT	DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.58 /30	~$29.94 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CAFFEINE CITRATE	DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Tris Pharma Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, extended release, Solution, Tablet
Drug class	Central Nervous System Stimulant	Central Nervous System Stimulant
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Apnea, Fatigue	Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy

cafcit dextroamphetamine sulfate

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.58 /30

~$29.94 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CAFFEINE CITRATE

DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Tris Pharma Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, extended release, Solution, Tablet

Drug class

Central Nervous System Stimulant

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Apnea, Fatigue

Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Narcolepsy

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cafcit or Dextroamphetamine Sulfate?

Cafcit and Dextroamphetamine Sulfate are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Cafcit or Dextroamphetamine Sulfate?

Cafcit costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.58 vs $29.94 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Cafcit and Dextroamphetamine Sulfate?

Cafcit contains Caffeine Citrate, while Dextroamphetamine Sulfate contains Dextroamphetamine Sulfate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.