Generic name: donepezil hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet, extended release
Drug class:Cholinesterase inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2021.
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- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
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Indications and Usage for Donepezil ER Tablets
Donepezil hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s disease.
Donepezil ER Tablets Dosage and Administration
2.1 Dosing in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
The recommended starting dosage of donepezil hydrochloride tablets is 5 mg administered once per day in the evening, just prior to retiring. The maximum recommended dosage of donepezil hydrochloride tablets in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease is 10 mg per day. A dose of 10 mg should not be administered until patients ...
