Amantadine Benefits & Uses

Amantadine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Amantadine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose are same for capsule
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 4.4 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Amantadine Related Warnings

Is the use of Amantadine safe for pregnant women?

Amantadine has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Amantadine safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Amantadine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Amantadine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Amantadine on the Kidneys?

Amantadine rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amantadine on the Liver?

Amantadine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Amantadine on the Heart?

Amantadine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amantadine with Other Drugs

Amantadine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Bupropion

Moderate

Paracetamol

Naltrexone

Chlorpheniramine

Hyoscine

Amantadine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amantadine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Heart Failure
Edema
Epilepsy
Eczema
Liver Disease
Depression
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Amantadine

Is this Amantadine habit forming or addictive?

Amantadine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amantadine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Amantadine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Amantadine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Amantadine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amantadine

Taking Amantadine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Amantadine

Consumption of alcohol and Amantadine together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe