Directions
The dosage of Namenda (memantine hydrochloride) shown to be effective in controlledclinical trials is 20 mg/day.The recommended starting dose of Namenda is 5 mg once daily. The recommendedtarget dose is 20 mg/day. The dose should be increased in 5 mg increments to 10 mg/day(5 mg twice a day), 15 mg/day (5 mg and 10 mg as separate doses), and 20 mg/da y(10 mg twice a day). The minimum recommended interval between dose increases isone week.Namenda can be taken with or without food.Patients/caregivers should be instructed on how to use the Namenda Oral Solution dosingdevice. They should be made aware of the patient instruction sheet that is enclosed withthe product. Patients/caregivers should be instructed to address any questions on theusage of the solution to their physician or pharmacist.
Warnings & Precautions
Information for Patients and Caregivers: Caregivers should be instructed in the recommendedadministration (twice per day for doses above 5 mg) and dose escalation (minimuminter val of one week between dose increases).
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