Aricept Tablets Dosage
Generic name: DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE 10mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: Cholinesterase inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 11, 2023.
2.1Dosing in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
The recommended starting dosage of ARICEPT is 5 mg administered once per day in the evening, just prior to retiring. The maximum recommended dosage of ARICEPT 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.
2.2Dosing in Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s Disease
The recommended starting dosage of ARICEPT is 5 mg administered once per day in the evening, just prior to retiring. The maximum recommended dosage of ARICEPT 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.
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