Memantine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Namenda
Proper Use of This MedicineDosing - The dose of memantine will be different for different patients.
Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the
label
. The following information includes only the average doses of
memantine. If your dose is different, do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so. The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
Also, the number of doses you take each day and the time
allowed between doses will be determined by your doctor.
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For oral
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For treatment of Alzheimer's disease
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Adults - To start, take 5 mg (milligrams) once a day. Your doctor
may increase your dose gradually up to 10 mg (milligrams) twice a day.
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Children - This medicine is not used in children
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it
as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double
doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your
health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not
use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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