Amantadine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Amantadine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Amantadine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
|
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Amantadine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Amantadine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Amantadine has mild side effects when taken during pregnany
Is the use of Amantadine safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Amantadine. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Amantadine on the Kidneys?
Amantadine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Amantadine on the Liver?
Amantadine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Amantadine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Amantadine on the heart have been reported.
Amantadine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amantadine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amantadine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Amantadine is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Amantadine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Amantadine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amantadine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amantadine
Amantadine may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amantadine
Taking Amantadine with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
