Drug Catalog - Product Detail
DONEPEZIL HCL TB 23MG 30
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00228-4529-03 | ACTAVIS PHARMA | 30 | 23MG | TABLET |
Generic Name
Substance Name
Product Type
Route
Application Number
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Donepezil hydrochloride is a reversible inhibitor of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, known chemically as (±)-2, 3-dihydro-5, 6-dimethoxy-2-[[1-(phenylmethyl)-4-piperidinyl]methyl]-1 H -inden-1-one hydrochloride. Donepezil hydrochloride is commonly referred to in the pharmacological literature as E2020. It has a molecular formula of C 24 H 29 NO 3 HCl and a molecular weight of 415.96. Donepezil hydrochloride is a white crystalline powder and is freely soluble in chloroform, soluble in water and in glacial acetic acid, slightly soluble in ethanol and in acetonitrile, and practically insoluble in ethyl acetate and in n-hexane. Donepezil hydrochloride is available for oral administration in film-coated tablets containing 23 mg of donepezil hydrochloride. Inactive ingredients in 23 mg tablets include crospovidone, fumaric acid, glyceryl behenate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyvinyl alcohol, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, talc and titanium dioxide. USP Dissolution Test pending. structure
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets Supplied as film-coated, round, unscored tablets containing 23 mg of donepezil hydrochloride. The 23 mg tablets are yellow, round, unscored, film-coated tablets debossed with on one side and 529 on the other side. Bottles of 30 with a child-resistant closure (NDC# 0228-4529-03) Bottles of 90 with a child-resistant closure (NDC# 0228-4529-09) Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP. a6df198f-figure-16
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Donepezil hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil hydrochloride tablets are an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s Disease ( 1 )
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease: 5 mg to 10 mg once daily ( 2.1 ) Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s Disease: 10 mg to 23 mg once daily ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Dosing in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease The recommended starting dosage of donepezil hydrochloride tablets is 5 mg administered once per day in the evening, just prior to retiring. The maximum recommended dosage of donepezil hydrochloride tablets in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease is 10 mg per day. A dose of 10 mg should not be administered until patients have been on a daily dose of 5 mg for 4 to 6 weeks. 2.2 Dosing in Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s Disease The recommended starting dosage of donepezil hydrochloride tablets is 5 mg administered once per day in the evening, just prior to retiring. The maximum recommended dosage of donepezil hydrochloride tablets in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease is 23 mg per day. A dose of 10 mg should not be administered until patients have been on a daily dose of 5 mg for 4 to 6 weeks. A dose of 23 mg per day should not be administered until patients have been on a daily dose of 10 mg for at least 3 months. 2.3 Administration Information Donepezil hydrochloride tablets should be taken in the evening, just prior to retiring. Donepezil hydrochloride tablets can be taken with or without food. The donepezil hydrochloride 23 mg tablet should not be split, crushed, or chewed.