Cogmentin 5mg/5mg Tablet

Quick info

Cogmentin 5mg/5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat Alzheimer's disease, slowing down its progression by improving memory and thinking. Cogmentin 5mg/5mg 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 it works

Cogmentin 5mg/5mg 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.

Direction of use

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. Cogmentin 5mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• Cogmentin 5mg/5mg Tablet is used for the symptomatic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's
• Monitor your body weight regularly as both Cogmentin 5mg/5mg Tablet and Alzheimer's disease can cause weight loss
• Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures as it may raise the chances of seizure if you had them in the past

Side Effects

• No common side effects listed.