Galantamine (Oral Route)

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Proper Use

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

If you are taking the tablets or oral solution: Take this medicine with your morning and evening meals.

If you are taking the extended-release capsules: Take this medicine with your morning meal.

Follow the instruction sheet for the proper dosing of the oral solution and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Make sure that you are drinking plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine.

• For oral dosage forms (oral solution and tablets):
  • For treatment of Alzheimer's disease:
    • Adults—To start, take 4 mg (milligrams) two times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose gradually if you are doing well on this medicine.
• For long acting oral dosage forms (extended-release capsules):
  • For treatment of Alzheimer's disease:
    • Adults—To start, take 8 mg one time a day. Your doctor may increase your dose gradually if you are doing well on this medicine.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Do not take your morning and evening doses close together.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

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