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Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. It contains Memantine, which decreases the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease. In some cases, it may cause common side effects, such as headache, sleepiness, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, balance disorders, and high blood pressure. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

MEMANTINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Prevego Healthcare & Research Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called anti-dementia agents used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder that causes dementia (memory loss) and slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and handle daily activities.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's contains 'Memantine', which is an NMDA receptor antagonist. It acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals that play an essential role in memory. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's decreases the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Take Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's with or without food. You are advised to take Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as headache, sleepiness, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, balance disorders, and high blood pressure. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's causes dizziness and sleepiness and may affect reactivity. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease

Directions for Use

• Take Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's with or without food or as advised by a doctor.• Recommended to take the medicine once or twice a day or as advised by your doctor.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of anti-dementia agents called NMDA receptor antagonists. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's is used to treat moderate to severe dementia (memory loss) of Alzheimer's disease. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals, which play an important role in memory. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's works by decreasing the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease.

How Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's Works

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's contains 'Memantine', which is an NMDA receptor antagonist. It acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in transmitting nerve signals that play an essential role in memory. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's decreases the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Storage

Keep Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Mentaimer 10 Tablet
  • Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.
  • Exercising regularly helps lower the risk of heart problems.
  • Maintain a healthy diet, including vegetables and fruits.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and smoking.
Managing Medication-Triggered Thrombophlebitis (Inflammation of a vein): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you have symptoms such as pain, swelling, redness, or warmth in your veins after taking medication, contact your doctor right once. Share information about your symptoms, medication regimen, and medical history.
  • Your doctor will then assess your medication regimen to determine if it's contributing to the thrombophlebitis. This assessment will help identify the best course of action to manage your condition and prevent further complications.
  • Your doctor may suggest certain diet and lifestyle changes to help manage your condition. This may include increasing your intake of foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight. Your doctor may also advise medications to reduce inflammation, prevent blood clots, or manage pain if necessary.
  • If your condition does not improve or persists, consult your doctor and report your condition. Your doctor will assess your progress, adjust your treatment plan if necessary, and provide appropriate advice to ensure the best possible outcome.
  • Cardiac arrest can be prevented by making lifestyle changes such as:
  • Eat a nutrient-rich balanced diet.
  • Limit foods high in fat, sugar, sodium, and processed meats.
  • Exercise for 30-60 minutes daily.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Manage stress with relaxation techniques.
  • Quit smoking and tobacco use.
  • Limit alcohol consumption.
  • Get regular heart health checkups and screenings.
  • Consider an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) if recommended by your healthcare provider.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

What if I have taken an overdose of Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. The signs and symptoms of overdose include confusion, agitation, weakness, visual hallucinations, vertigo, coma, slowed movement, excess sleepiness, dizziness, lethargy (lack of energy), loss of consciousness, increased blood pressure, ECG changes, slow heart rate, psychosis, restlessness, stupor, unsteady gait (unstable pattern of walking), and vomiting. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have/had epilepsy (fits), heart attack, congestive heart failure, or uncontrolled high blood pressure. Talk to your doctor if you change your diet from normal to strict vegetarian or if you are having any kidney problems or urinary tract infections. Avoid taking amantadine (used to treat Parkinson's disease), ketamine (anesthetic), dextromethorphan (used to treat cough), and other NMDA-antagonists at the same time. Consult your doctor before taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machinery as Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's causes dizziness, sleepiness, and may affect reactivity. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain proper weight by following a healthy diet.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps in less cognitive decline and brain volume loss.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Try to avoid stress by practicing meditation or yoga.
  • Include fruits and vegetables in your diet as they contain anti-oxidants.
  • Eat nutritious food as it helps in cognitive stimulation.
  • Limit foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats.
  • Cut down on sugar, salt, and processed foods.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Follow a healthy lifestyle as it helps in improving overall health and possibly protects the brain.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- ALZHEIMER'S AGENTS

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's belongs to pregnancy category B. Caution should be exercised; it is advisable to consult a doctor before using Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor before taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's causes dizziness, sleepiness and might change your reactivity. Do not drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with severe kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

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FAQs

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease, a neurological disorder that causes dementia (memory loss) and slowly destroys the ability to think, learn, communicate, and handle daily activities.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's acts on the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors involved in the transmission of nerve signals which play an important role in learning and memory. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's decreases the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember or might slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's is used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease. Dementia (memory loss) is the loss of cognitive functioning, such as remembering, thinking, and reasoning.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's does not cure Alzheimer's disease. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's improves the ability to think and remember or slow the loss of these abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease. Research is still in progress for the cure of Alzheimer's disease.

Do not discontinue Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's.

Diarrhoea could be a side-effect of Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's. Drink plenty of fluids and eat fibre rich food if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhoea or if you find blood in stools.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's may cause high blood pressure. Regular monitoring of blood pressure levels is advised while taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor if you experience any fluctuations.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's does not have the potential for abuse. It is not a habit-forming drug.

Take Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's as advised by the doctor. To help you remember to take Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's, take it at around the same time daily. Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's starts working in 3-8 hours. However, it can take up to 3 months to notice full benefits.

The signs and symptoms of overdose include confusion, agitation, weakness, visual hallucinations, vertigo, coma, slowed movement, excess sleepiness, dizziness, lethargy (lack of energy), loss of consciousness, increased blood pressure, ECG changes, slow heart rate, psychosis, restlessness, stupor, unsteady gait (unstable pattern of walking), and vomiting. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's decreases the brain's abnormal activity and may improve the ability to think and remember.

Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning, such as remembering, thinking, and reasoning. The causes of this disease are abnormal functioning of brain cells, which leads to a disturbance in communication between them.

Do not discontinue Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's for the prescribed duration.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's causes sleepiness as a side effect. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machinery.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's can be combined with donepezil if prescribed by the doctor.

Consult the doctor if you are taking antiparkinson's (amantadine), anaesthetic (ketamine), anti-tussive (dextromethorphan), skeletal muscle relaxant (dantrolene, baclofen), antacid (cimetidine, ranitidine), anti-arrhythmic (procainamide, quinidine), anti-malarial (quinine), an alkaloid (nicotine), diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide), dopaminergic agonist (levodopa, bromocriptine), anti-psychotic (quetiapine), anticonvulsants (used to treat fits), barbiturates (used to induce sleep), neuroleptics (used to treat mental disorders), and oral anticoagulants.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's may have interaction with cardiac medicines like anti-arrhythmic (procainamide, quinidine), and diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). Consult the doctor before taking these medicines with Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's may cause common side effects such as headache, sleepiness, dizziness, diarrhoea, constipation, balance disorders, and high blood pressure. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side effects persistently.

Pregnant women should take Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's only if prescribed by the doctor. It is advisable to consult a doctor before using Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor before taking Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding.

Mentaimer 10 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with kidney or liver disease and only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

4-6, Bora Bazar St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Other Info - MEN0343

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Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:43 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.718.pdf
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/022525s000lbl.pdf
  3. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a604006.html#:~:text=Memantine%20is%20in%20a%20class,in%20people%20who%20have%20AD.
  4. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/memantine.html
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