Donemax 5 mg Tablet

Donemax 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of donepezil in each tablet. Donepezil belongs to a class of drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors, which are used to help treat symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. Donemax 5 mg Tablet does not cure Alzheimer’s disease, but it may help improve or stabilize memory, thinking, and daily function in some people. It is manufactured by Johnlee Pharmaceuticals, India and supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Donepezil helps the brain keep more of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which is important for memory and learning. In tablet form, Donemax 5 mg Tablet is swallowed and then slowly absorbed to provide once-daily support for symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Donemax 5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength donepezil tablet, so it is often chosen when a doctor wants to start treatment cautiously or keep the dose at the 5 mg level. Compared with Donemax 10 mg Tablet, this strength may be better tolerated at first, since side effects such as nausea or vivid dreams can be more noticeable as the dose goes up.

• Treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
• Support for memory and thinking symptoms
• Help with daily mental functioning
• Prescribed therapy for selected patients with dementia-related symptoms

• Swallow Donemax 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it once daily, usually in the evening or at bedtime if your prescriber recommends it.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your clinician instructs you to do so.
• If stomach upset, bad dreams, or dizziness occur, tell your doctor; the dosing time may need to be reviewed.

Each Donemax 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of donepezil. It is usually taken once a day, and the maximum daily dose for this strength is one tablet unless a doctor specifically changes the plan. Your prescriber decides the right dose based on how you respond and how well you tolerate this lower-strength tablet.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Donepezil may include:

• Nausea, which may be more noticeable when starting treatment
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Trouble sleeping or vivid dreams
• Muscle cramps
• Dizziness

• Donemax 5 mg Tablet can cause dizziness or fainting, so be careful driving or doing anything that needs alertness until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, slow pulse, stomach ulcers, asthma, COPD, seizures, or urinary problems.
• Use extra caution if you are taking medicines that also slow the heart rate, since donepezil can add to that effect.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness, sleep problems, or stomach upset.
• Let your prescriber know if you have low body weight or poor appetite, because appetite loss can be more troublesome.
• Do not stop taking Donemax 5 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, especially if it has been helping you.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, discuss use with your doctor first.

• Other medicines that slow the heartbeat, such as beta blockers
• Anticholinergic medicines, which may reduce donepezil’s effect
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which may raise stomach bleeding risk in some people
• Alcohol, which can worsen side effects
• Certain anesthetic or muscle-relaxant medicines used during surgery

Store Donemax 5 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.