Donepezil 5 mg Tablets (Donepezil Hydrochloride Dihydrate)

Adult dose

Donepezil Hydrochloride is administered at a dose of 5 mg once daily before bedtime. If sleep disturbances such as bizarre dreams, nightmares, or insomnia occur, consideration may be given to administering it in the morning. The concentration of Donepezil reaches a steady state 15 days after administration, so a dosage of 5 mg should be administered for 4 to 6 weeks. After evaluating the clinical response during this period, the dosage can be increased up to 10 mg. When increasing to 10 mg daily, caution should be exercised regarding gastrointestinal adverse reactions.

Child dose

There is no experience of use in pediatric patients.

This medication contains Donepezil Hydrochloride Dihydrate as the main ingredient and is used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's type dementia. This medication should not be used by certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this medication or its components, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and patients with hereditary lactose intolerance should not take this medication. Patients with heart diseases or a history of gastric ulcers should use this medication with caution, as it may slow down the heart rate or irritate the stomach. Patients with asthma or lung disease may also experience worsened symptoms while using this medication, so caution is advised. This medication may affect the nervous system and could potentially worsen symptoms in patients with movement disorders like Parkinson's disease. This medication contains yellow No. 5 dye, and individuals allergic to this component should be cautious. During use, symptoms such as cardiac irregularities, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver dysfunction, and neurological symptoms may occur, and if any of these symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. This medication may affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, so caution should be exercised during initial treatment or dosage changes. Pregnant or nursing women are advised not to use this medication unless necessary, and in such cases, consultation with a healthcare professional is essential. This medication may interact with other drugs, so particularly when taking heart medications, antibiotics, antidepressants, etc., consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is a must. In case of overdose, symptoms such as severe nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, and respiratory depression may occur, and in such cases, immediate medical attention is necessary. Keep out of reach of children, and avoid transferring to other containers to ensure safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• headache
• fatigue
• insomnia
• drowsiness
• anxiety
• skin rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air exposure, at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Keeping it this way will maintain the medication's efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Yellow round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle