Silvercept OD Tablet 10 mg (Donepezil Hydrochloride Hydrate)

Adult dose

Administer 5 mg once daily before bedtime as donepezil hydrochloride. For 4-6 weeks, administer the 5 mg dosage, after which the dosage may be increased to 10 mg based on clinical response. Caution should be taken for gastrointestinal side effects when increasing the dosage to 10 mg daily. This medication is an orally disintegrating tablet that can be placed on the tongue to dissolve and taken with or without water.

Child dose

No experience with pediatric use.

This medicine should not be administered to patients allergic to certain components, or to women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with a history of heart disease or peptic ulcers, as well as those with asthma or lung disease, should exercise particular caution when using this medication. This drug can cause serious side effects such as irregular heartbeat, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, seizures, and movement disorders, so consult a doctor immediately if symptoms occur. Additionally, various side effects such as dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, and headaches may arise, so it is important to closely monitor your condition while taking this medication. This drug is only for use in patients with Alzheimer's type dementia; if there is no therapeutic effect or if side effects are severe, the treatment should be discontinued. Those with heart disease or electrolyte imbalances should regularly confirm their condition through electrocardiogram testing. Caution is advised as this medication may affect driving or machinery operation. This drug may interact with other medications, so it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medications you are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should avoid this medication and only use it after consulting a specialist if necessary. Safety in children has not been established, so it is not used in children. In cases of overdose, severe nausea, vomiting, or breathing difficulties may occur, so immediate emergency treatment is required, and atropine may be used as an antidote. When the drug is in the form of an orally disintegrating tablet, it should be placed on the tongue to dissolve. Keep out of reach of children and be aware that it may discolor due to light exposure.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme drowsiness throughout the body, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, consciousness confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• headache
• fatigue
• rash
• itching
• myalgia
• swelling

This medication is sensitive to air and humidity, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is best stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

Yellow circular orally disintegrating tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle