Description
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Drug Label Highlights
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DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE tablets, for oral use
Initial U.S. Approval: 1996
Indications And Usage
Donepezil hydrochloride is 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
Dosage Forms And Strengths
Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg (3)
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to donepezil hydrochloride or to piperidine derivatives (4)
Warnings And Precautions
- Cholinesterase inhibitors are likely to exaggerate succinylcholine-type muscle relaxation during anesthesia (5.1).
- Cholinesterase inhibitors may have vagotonic effects on the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes manifesting as bradycardia or heart block (5.2).
- Donepezil hydrochloride can cause vomiting. Patients should be observed closely at initiation of treatment and after dose increases (5.3).
- Patients should be monitored closely for symptoms of active or occult gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, especially those at increased risk for developing ulcers (5.4).
- Cholinomimetics may cause bladder outflow obstructions (5.6).
- Cholinomimetics are believed to have some potential to cause generalized convulsions (5.7).
- Cholinesterase inhibitors should be prescribed with care to patients with a history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease (5.8).
- Cholinesterase inhibitors are likely to exaggerate succinylcholine-type muscle relaxation during anesthesia (5.1).
- Cholinesterase inhibitors may have vagotonic effects on the sinoatrial and atrioventricular nodes manifesting as bradycardia or heart block (5.2).
- Donepezil hydrochloride can cause vomiting. Patients should be observed closely at initiation of treatment and after dose increases (5.3).
- Patients should be monitored closely for symptoms of active or occult gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, especially those at increased risk for developing ulcers (5.4).
- Cholinomimetics may cause bladder outflow obstructions (5.6).
- Cholinomimetics are believed to have some potential to cause generalized convulsions (5.7).
- Cholinesterase inhibitors should be prescribed with care to patients with a history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease (5.8).
Adverse Reactions
Most common adverse reactions in clinical studies of donepezil hydrochloride are nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue, and anorexia (6.1).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Solco Healthcare US, LLC at 1-866-257-2597 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Drug Interactions
Use In Specific Populations
Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm (8.1).
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION.
Revised: 6/2025
DailyMed highlights last updated: 2026-06-24 22:10:57
Medication Guide
Medication Summary
Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.
Overview
Donepezil hydrochloride tablets are for oral use and are indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. The label says effectiveness has been shown in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s disease.
For mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, the usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily in the evening, just before going to bed. The maximum recommended dose is 10 mg per day, and the 10 mg dose should not be started until a patient has taken 5 mg daily for 4 to 6 weeks.
For moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease, the recommended starting dose is also 5 mg once daily in the evening, just before retiring. The tablet can be taken with or without food.
Common side effects in clinical studies included nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The label also warns about possible slow heart rate, heart block, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, bladder outflow obstruction, seizures, and breathing-related concerns in people with asthma or obstructive lung disease.
Storage Information
Storage Store at controlled room temperature, 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). stored? Store donepezil hydrochloride at room temperature between 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C).
Key Counseling Points
- Take donepezil in the evening, just before going to bed, as directed on the label.
- It may be taken with or without food.
- If you are starting at 5 mg, the 10 mg dose should not be used until 4 to 6 weeks later, if directed.
- Common side effects reported in studies include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, insomnia, muscle cramps, fatigue, and decreased appetite.
- Contact a healthcare professional if vomiting, diarrhea, or other side effects are severe or do not go away.
- Tell your healthcare team before anesthesia, since the label warns this medicine may affect succinylcholine-type muscle relaxation.
- Report symptoms that could suggest a slow heart rate, heart block, or fainting.
- The label warns to watch for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in people with ulcer risk or NSAID use.
- Use caution if there is a history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease, as noted in the label.
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children and use it only as prescribed.
Helpful Patient Education
Donepezil hydrochloride tablets are an oral prescription medicine indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. According to the label, effectiveness has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s disease. Dosing is typically once daily in the evening, and the tablet may be taken with or without food.
This product page is based on DailyMed label information and includes key counseling topics such as common side effects, important warnings, and drug interaction considerations. It is intended to provide educational information for pharmacy use.
Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-05 12:28:27
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