Rimantin 50 mg. 20 tablets

What Rimantadine is and what it is used for

The active substance of Rimantadine 50 mg tablets - rimantadine hydrochloride, has a pronounced antiviral activity. It is effective against various influenza A viruses.
Rimantadine is an antiviral medicine that is used in adults and school-age children in the early treatment of influenza A and prophylactically in adults during epidemics.

2. What you need to know before you take Rimantadine

Do not take Rimantadine:

if you are allergic to rimantadine hydrochloride, to active substances from the group of amantadine or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
if you suffer from any of the following diseases: acute liver disease, acute and chronic kidney disease, thyrotoxicosis;
if you are pregnant or breast-feeding;
in children under 7 years.
Warnings and precautions
Rimantadine should be used with caution in patients with gastrointestinal disorders, hepatic impairment, severe cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrhythmias and in the elderly (over 65 years). In these cases, a reduction in the therapeutic dose is recommended. If indicated in the history of epilepsy and anticonvulsant therapy, the risk of developing epileptic seizures increases when taking Rimantadine. In these cases, rimantadine is taken at a dose of 100 mg per day with concomitant anticonvulsant therapy. If seizures occur, Rimantadine should be discontinued.

Other medicines and rimantadine
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) and acetylsalicylic acid reduce the effectiveness of rimantadine.

Rimantadine with food, beverages and alcohol
Food does not affect the absorption of the drug. Patients taking rimantadine should avoid alcohol because of the risk of unforeseen central nervous system reactions.

Pregnancy, lactation and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Rimantadine is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.

Driving and using machines
Caution should be exercised if dizziness, headache or other CNS disorders are observed while taking Rimantadine.

Rimantadine contains lactose monohydrate
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.

3. How to take Rimantadine

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Rimantadine is taken with plenty of fluids after a meal. It should be started at the first symptoms of the disease. The effect of the drug is stronger if it is taken within the first 48 hours of the disease.

Influenza treatment:
In adults: on the first day - 100 mg (2 tablets) three times a day, on the second and third day - 100 mg twice a day, on the fourth and fifth day - 100 mg once a day.
On the first day of the disease, it is possible to take 150 mg (3 tablets) twice a day or 300 mg (6 tablets) once.
In elderly patients over 65 years of age, the recommended daily dose is 100 mg (2 tablets) daily.
The duration of the course of treatment is 5 days.

In the prevention of influenza:
In adults, 50 mg once daily for up to 30 days.

Use in children and adolescents
In children aged 7 to 10 years, Rimantadine is taken 50 mg (1 tablet) twice a day, from 11 to 14 years - 50 mg (1 tablet) three times a day. The duration of the course of treatment is 5 days.

If you take more Rimantadine than you should
If an overdose is suspected, consult your doctor immediately. In case of poisoning, vital functions must be maintained and rimantadine can be partially removed by hemodialysis.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you forget to take Remantadin
If you forget to take your medicine, take the missed dose as soon as you remember and take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Rimantadine is generally well tolerated. Very rarely, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dry mouth, abdominal pain, insomnia, dizziness, headache, irritability and fatigue have been reported. Rarely observed: impaired concentration, drowsiness, irritability, depression, euphoria, impaired coordination (ataxia), difficulty breathing, cough, diarrhea, increased arte
5. How to store rimantadine

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Protect from light and moisture. Store below 25 ° C.

Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. Contents of the package and additional information

What Rimantadine contains
The active substance is rimantadine hydrochloride. Each tablet contains 50 mg rimantadine hydrochloride;
The other ingredients are: lactose monohydrate, potato starch, stearic acid.

What Rimantadine looks like and contents of the pack
Rimantadine tablets are white or almost white, round, flat tablets with a bevelled edge.
Rimantadine is packed in 10 tablets in a blister, with 3,4 or 5 blisters (10,20,30,40 or 50 tablets) in a cardboard box. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

 

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