Ebixa Benefits & Uses

Ebixa is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Alzheimer's Disease

Ebixa 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: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ebixa Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ebixa is used -

Moderate

Confusion
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hallucinations
Peripheral Edema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Cough
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Sleepiness
Diarrhoea
Influenza like symptoms
Agitation

Ebixa Related Warnings

Is the use of Ebixa safe for pregnant women?

Ebixa is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Ebixa safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Ebixa. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ebixa on the Kidneys?

Ebixa may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ebixa on the Liver?

Ebixa has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ebixa on the Heart?

Ebixa is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ebixa with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Acetazolamide

Promethazine

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Ebixa Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ebixa

Is this Ebixa habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ebixa.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ebixa only on doctor's advice.

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

Yes, in many cases, taking Ebixa can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Ebixa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ebixa

Taking Ebixa with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ebixa

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ebixa and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Namenda (memantine HCl)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 490