Donep-M Forte Tablet

Composition of Donep-M Forte Tablet

Donep-M Forte Tablet contains Donepezil (5mg) + Memantine (5mg). It belongs to the Anti-dementia / anti-parkinsonian agent class of medicines.

Uses of Donep-M Forte Tablet

Donep-M Tablet is used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Key benefits

• Improves memory
• function and movement
• Slows the impact of symptoms on daily life

How Donep-M Forte Tablet works

Donep-M Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Donepezil and Memantine which treat Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor while Memantine is an NMDA inhibitor. Together, they balance the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and help in the transmission of nerve signals.

How to take Donep-M Forte Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Donep-M Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe confusion, abnormal movements, a very slow pulse and collapse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Donep-M Forte Tablet

Most side effects of Donep-M Forte are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Vomiting Loss of appetite Diarrhea Headache Dizziness Bleeding under the skin

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Donep-M Forte Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Never stop a Parkinson's medicine suddenly — this can cause a severe and dangerous deterioration. Dose timing matters a great deal in Parkinson's disease. Take it at exactly the times prescribed. Report sudden daytime sleep attacks, hallucinations, or new gambling, spending or other impulsive behaviour — these are recognised effects and the dose may need review. Rise slowly from sitting or lying; a drop in blood pressure on standing is common.

Do not take Donep-M Forte if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will assess suitability if you have heart, eye or psychiatric conditions.

Interactions with other medicines

Anti-emetics such as metoclopramide and some antipsychotics can worsen Parkinson's symptoms. High-protein meals can reduce the absorption of levodopa — ask your doctor about timing.

How to store Donep-M Forte Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Donep-M Forte Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

Neurological agent

Drug class:

Anti-dementia / anti-parkinsonian agent