Pronunciation: meh MAN teen
Brand: Namenda, Namenda XR
5 mg, oval, brown, imprinted with 5, FL
10 mg, oval, gray, imprinted with 10, FL
7 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with FLI 7 mg
28 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with FLI 28 mg
10 mg, capsule, gray, imprinted with RDY, 597
10 mg, capsule, gray, imprinted with RDY, 597
10 mg, capsule, gray, imprinted with LU, W02
5 mg, capsule, orange, imprinted with RDY, 596
5 mg, capsule, tan, imprinted with LU, W01
14 mg, capsule, green/peach, imprinted with MYLAN MT 14
14 mg, capsule, green/yellow, imprinted with FLI 14 mg
14 mg, capsule, green/yellow, imprinted with AN, 783
21 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with MYLAN MT 21
21 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with FLI 21 mg
21 mg, capsule, green/white, imprinted with AN, 784
28 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with MYLAN MT 28
28 mg, capsule, dark green, imprinted with FLI 28 mg
28 mg, capsule, green, imprinted with AN, 785
7 mg, capsule, peach, imprinted with MYLAN MT 7
7 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with FLI 7 mg
7 mg, capsule, yellow, imprinted with AN, 782
You should not use memantine if you are allergic to it.
To make sure memantine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
This medicine is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether memantine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Memantine can be taken with or without food.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow it whole.
To make swallowing easier, you may open the extended-release capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow right away without chewing. Do not save the mixture for later use.
Measure liquid medicine (oral solution) with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Do not mix the oral solution with any other liquids.
Rinse the empty oral syringe with clean water and allow it to air dry after every use.
Use memantine regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Your doctor will need to check your progress while you are using memantine.
Store memantine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the liquid medicine bottle tightly closed with the cap provided. Do not store the bottle with the oral syringe in it.
Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
If you miss doses or forget to take your medicine for several days, call your doctor before starting the medicine again.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with memantine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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