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Taisiia Proida

Psychiatry7 years of experience
Licence no. 70352

Taisiia Proida is a general practitioner with a specialization in mental health and a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), a member of the European Psychiatric Association. She offers online consultations for adults aged 18 and over, combining evidence-based medicine with an individualised approach to mental health care. She specialises in consultations and ongoing support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including: 

  • Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression.
  • Anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD.
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assessment is provided only after an initial psychiatric evaluation and during a follow-up appointment.
  • Personality disorders and emotional instability.
  • Cyclothymia and mood fluctuations.
  • Schizophrenia spectrum and related conditions.

Dr. Proida combines clinical expertise with an empathetic approach, offering structured support based on evidence-based practices. Her work integrates CBT techniques with medical management, with a focus on anxiety and depressive disorders. She works with clients from different countries and cultural backgrounds, adapting her communication style and recommendations to individual needs. With experience in international clinical trials (Pfizer, Merck), she values clarity, trust, and collaborative partnership in patient care.

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About the medicine

How to use MEMANTINE SANDOZ 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

Contents of the leaflet

  1. Introduction
  2. What is Memantina Sandoz and what is it used for
  3. What you need to know before you take Memantina Sandoz
  4. How to take Memantina Sandoz
  5. Possible side effects
  6. Storage of Memantina Sandoz
  7. Contents of the pack and other information

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

Memantina Sandoz 10 mg Film-Coated Tablets EFG

memantine, hydrochloride

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

  • Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
  • This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
  • If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

  1. What is Memantina Sandoz and what is it used for
  2. What you need to know before you take Memantina Sandoz
  3. How to take Memantina Sandoz
  4. Possible side effects
  5. Storage of Memantina Sandoz
  6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Memantina Sandoz and what is it used for

How Memantina Sandoz works

Memantine belongs to a group of medicines called anti-dementia medicines.

Memory loss in Alzheimer's disease is due to an alteration in brain signals. The brain contains so-called N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors that are involved in the transmission of important nerve signals in learning and memory. Memantine belongs to a group of medicines called NMDA receptor antagonists. Memantine acts on these receptors, improving the transmission of nerve signals and memory.

What Memantina Sandoz is used for

Memantine is used in the treatment of patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

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2. What you need to know before you take Memantina Sandoz

Do not takeMemantina Sandoz

  • if you are allergic to memantine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Memantina Sandoz:

  • if you have a history of epileptic seizures,
  • if you have recently suffered a myocardial infarction (heart attack), or if you suffer from congestive heart failure or uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure).

In these situations, treatment should be carefully supervised and your doctor should regularly re-evaluate the clinical benefit of memantine.

If you have kidney problems, your doctor should closely monitor your kidney function and, if necessary, adjust the dose of memantine.

The use of memantine with other medicines such as amantadine (for the treatment of Parkinson's disease), ketamine (a medicine generally used to produce anesthesia), dextromethorphan (a medicine for the treatment of cough), and other NMDA antagonists should be avoided.

Children and adolescents

The use of memantine in children and adolescents under 18 years of age is not recommended.

Taking Memantina Sandoz withother medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.

In particular, the administration of Memantina Sandoz may produce changes in the effects of the following medicines, so your doctor may need to adjust the doses:

  • amantadine, ketamine, dextromethorphan,
  • dantrolene, baclofen,
  • cimetidine, ranitidine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, nicotine,
  • hydrochlorothiazide (or any combination with hydrochlorothiazide),
  • anticholinergics (substances generally used to treat movement disorders or intestinal spasms),
  • anticonvulsants (substances used to prevent and eliminate convulsions),
  • barbiturates (substances generally used to induce sleep),
  • dopaminergic agonists (substances such as L-dopa, bromocriptine),
  • neuroleptics (substances used in the treatment of mental illnesses),
  • oral anticoagulants.

If you are hospitalized, inform your doctor that you are taking Memantina Sandoz.

Taking Memantina Sandoz with food and drinks

You should inform your doctor if you have recently changed or intend to change your diet substantially (e.g., from a normal diet to a strict vegetarian diet) or if you have renal tubular acidosis (RTA, excess of acid-producing substances in the blood due to kidney dysfunction) or severe urinary tract infections (urinary tract), as your doctor may need to adjust the dose of the medicine.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Pregnancy

Memantine is not recommendedfor use in pregnant women.

Breastfeeding

Women taking memantine should stop breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

Your doctor will inform you if your illness allows you to drive and use machines safely.

Also, memantine may alter your reaction ability, so driving or operating machinery may be inappropriate.

Memantina Sandoz contains lactose

This medicine contains lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult them before taking this medicine.

3. How to take Memantina Sandoz

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine given by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

Posology

The recommended doseof memantine in adult and elderly patients is 20 mg administered once a day. To reduce the risk of side effects, this dose is gradually achieved following the following daily scheme:

Treatment period

Daily dose

week 1

half a 10 mg tablet

week 2

one 10 mg tablet

week 3

one and a half 10 mg tablets

week 4 and onwards

two 10 mg tablets

Dosage for patients with renal impairment

If you have kidney problems, your doctor will decide the appropriate dose for your condition. In this case, your doctor should periodically monitor your kidney function.

Administration

Memantine should be administered orally once a day. To get the most out of your medication, you should take it every day and at the same time. The tablets should be swallowed with a little water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.

The tablets can be divided into two equal doses, as described in the drawing. If necessary, take the tablet and press with your thumbs on the index fingers.

Hands holding a rectangular device with two rings on its ends to facilitate grip

Duration of treatment

Continue taking memantine as long as it is beneficial for you. The doctor should periodically evaluate the effects of your treatment.

If you take more Memantina Sandozthan you should

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.

Generally, taking an excessive amount of memantine should not cause you any harm. You may experience an increase in the symptoms described in section 4 "Possible side effects".

If you forget to takeMemantinaSandoz

  • If you realize that you have forgotten to take your dose of memantine, wait and take the next dose at the usual time.
  • Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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4. Possible side effects

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

Generally, the side effects are mild to moderate.

Common,may affect up to 1 in 10 people:

  • headache, drowsiness, constipation, elevated liver function tests, dizziness, balance disorder, shortness of breath, high blood pressure, and hypersensitivity to the medicine.

Uncommon,may affect up to 1 in 100 people:

  • fatigue, fungal infections, confusion, hallucinations, vomiting, gait disturbance, heart failure, and venous thrombosis/thromboembolism.

Rare,may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people:

  • seizures.

Frequency not known,the frequency cannot be estimated from the available data:

  • pancreatitis, hepatitis, and psychotic reactions.

Alzheimer's disease has been associated with depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide. These events have been reported in patients treated with this medicine.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the national reporting system: Spanish Medicines Surveillance System for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es.

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Memantina Sandoz

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister or label and carton after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month stated.

After first opening, use the contents of the bottle within 6 months.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

Composition of Memantina Sandoz

  • The active substance is memantine. Each tablet contains 10 mg of memantine hydrochloride equivalent to 8.31 mg of memantine.
  • The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous colloidal silica, and magnesium stearate in the core; hypromellose (E 464), lactose monohydrate, macrogol, triacetin, and titanium dioxide (E 171) in the coating.

Appearance of the product and contents of the pack

White, oval (6.1 x 11.6 mm) film-coated tablets with a score line on both sides.

The film-coated tablets can be divided into two equal doses.

The film-coated tablets are packaged in transparent PVC-Aclar/Aluminum and/or transparent PVC-PVDC/Aluminum blisters or in HDPE bottles with a screw cap of PP with a safety closure and desiccant inserted in a cardboard box.

Pack sizes:

Blister: 7, 10, 14, 18, 20, 22, 28, 30, 40, 42, 45, 48, 49, 49x1, 50, 56, 56x1, 60, 70, 84, 90, 96, 98, 98x1, 100, 100x1, 112, 980 (10x98) or 1000 (20x50) film-coated tablets.

Bottle: 28, 30, 56, 98, 100 or 112 film-coated tablets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer

Marketing authorization holder

Sandoz Farmacéutica, S.A.

Centro Empresarial Parque Norte

Edificio Roble

C/ Serrano Galvache, 56

28033 Madrid

Spain

Manufacturer

Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d.

Verovškova 57,

1526 Ljubljana

Slovenia

or

Lek S.A.

ul. Domaniewska 50 C,

02-672 Warszawa

Poland

or

Salutas Pharma GmbH

Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1,

39179

Barleben

Germany

or

S.C. Sandoz, S.R.L.

Str. Livezeni nr. 7A,

RO-540472 Targu-Mures

Romania

This medicine is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:

Netherlands:Memantine Sandoz 10 mg, film-coated tablets

Austria:Memantin Sandoz 10 mg - Filmtabletten

Belgium:Memantine Sandoz 10 mg film-coated tablets

Czech Republic:Memantin Sandoz 10 mg

Greece:Memantine/Sandoz

Finland:Memantine Sandoz 10 mg tablets, film-coated

France:Memantine Sandoz 10 mg, scored film-coated tablets

Portugal:Memantina Sandoz

Sweden:Memantine Sandoz

United Kingdom:Memantine 10 mg Film-coated Tablets

Date of last revision of this leaflet: May 2020

Detailed and updated information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/

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Taisiia Proida

Psychiatry7 years of experience
Licence no. 70352

Taisiia Proida is a general practitioner with a specialization in mental health and a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), a member of the European Psychiatric Association. She offers online consultations for adults aged 18 and over, combining evidence-based medicine with an individualised approach to mental health care. She specialises in consultations and ongoing support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including: 

  • Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression.
  • Anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias.
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD.
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assessment is provided only after an initial psychiatric evaluation and during a follow-up appointment.
  • Personality disorders and emotional instability.
  • Cyclothymia and mood fluctuations.
  • Schizophrenia spectrum and related conditions.

Dr. Proida combines clinical expertise with an empathetic approach, offering structured support based on evidence-based practices. Her work integrates CBT techniques with medical management, with a focus on anxiety and depressive disorders. She works with clients from different countries and cultural backgrounds, adapting her communication style and recommendations to individual needs. With experience in international clinical trials (Pfizer, Merck), she values clarity, trust, and collaborative partnership in patient care.

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Anastasiia Hladkykh

Psychiatry15 years of experience

Dr Anastasiia Hladkykh is a physician-psychotherapist and psychologist with over 14 years of experience working with individuals struggling with various types of addictions and their families. She provides online consultations for adults, combining medical knowledge with deep psychological support and practical tools.

Key areas of expertise:

  • Addiction treatment: alcohol and drug dependence, gambling addiction, compulsive behaviours, codependent relationships.
  • Support for families of addicted individuals, behavioural correction within the family system, guidance for maintaining remission.
  • Mental health: depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, phobias, PTSD, generalised anxiety, emotional trauma, and the psychological impact of loss or emigration.
  • Psychoeducation: explaining complex mental health concepts in simple language, helping patients and their families understand diagnoses and treatment steps.
Therapeutic approach:
  • Client-centred, straightforward, and empathetic – focused on practical outcomes and emotional stabilisation.
  • Prescribes medications when needed, but always aims to minimise unnecessary pharmaceutical use.
  • Certified in multiple evidence-based methods: CBT, NLP (Master Practitioner), Ericksonian hypnosis, symbol drama, art therapy, and systemic therapy.
  • Each consultation results in a clear, structured plan – patients leave knowing exactly what to do next.
Experience and background:
  • Member of the German association Gesundheitpraktikerin and the NGO “Mit dem Sonne in jedem Herzen.”
  • More than 18 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, translated into several languages.
  • Volunteer work with Ukrainian refugees and military personnel at the University Clinic of Regensburg.
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Maria Martelli

AnaesthesiologyPain medicine12 years of experience

Dr Maria Martelli is a medical doctor specialising in anaesthesiology and pain medicine. She provides online consultations for adults, focusing on the assessment and management of acute, chronic, and complex pain conditions, as well as supportive care in serious illness. She graduated from the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice and completed her specialisation in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care. Alongside hospital work, she has extensive experience in home and inpatient hospice care, supporting patients with severe pain and advanced disease. Since 2021, she has been a certified specialist and continues to work in anaesthesiology, intensive care, and pain treatment. Patients consult her for: 

  • Chronic pain lasting more than 3 months (musculoskeletal, neuropathic, mixed pain).
  • Acute pain requiring medical assessment and treatment planning.
  • Post-operative pain and recovery support.
  • Cancer-related pain and symptom relief.
  • Palliative care support and quality-of-life improvement.
  • Adjustment and optimisation of pain medication.
  • Second opinions for complex or treatment-resistant pain.

Dr Martelli takes a structured, evidence-based approach, carefully analysing symptoms, previous treatments, and overall health status. Her consultations focus on realistic pain control goals, safety of therapy, and improving daily functioning. She is especially attentive to patients living with long-term pain or serious illness, providing clear explanations, compassionate guidance, and medically sound recommendations adapted to each individual situation.

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Daria Portnova

Psychiatry31 years of experience

Dr Daria Portnova is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and adolescents aged 14 and over, providing online psychiatric and psychotherapeutic consultations. In her practice, Dr Portnova supports patients facing the onset of mental health conditions, chronic psychiatric disorders, psychotic symptoms, trauma-related states, and complex emotional crises. Her work is structured and safety-focused, with an emphasis on stabilisation, accurate diagnosis, and long-term improvement in quality of life. Patients consult Dr Daria Portnova for the following concerns: 

  • existential crises and complex life situations;
  • loss, grief, and emotional exhaustion;
  • relationship difficulties, separation, and divorce;
  • psychological and psychiatric trauma, including complex PTSD (cPTSD);
  • anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder;
  • social anxiety and social phobia;
  • obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD);
  • sleep disorders;
  • depressive disorders;
  • bipolar affective disorder;
  • schizoaffective disorder;
  • schizophrenia;
  • personality disorders.

Dr Portnova combines psychiatric assessment with a psychotherapeutic approach. She works with evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and third-wave approaches such as ACT, FACT, and CFT. Consultations are focused on clear clinical understanding, practical recommendations, and ongoing support over time.

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Elizaveta Marinicheva

Psychiatry5 years of experience

Elizaveta Marinicheva is a psychiatrist who has been practising since 2022. She received her medical degree from the University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano, UNIMI) and holds official authorisation to practise medicine in Italy (Abilitazione all'esercizio della professione medica). She is a member of the Milan Medical Association (Ordine dei Medici di Milano).

She is currently completing her specialist training in psychiatry at Sapienza University of Rome (Sapienza Università di Roma). She has also received additional training in psychoanalysis and has completed more than 500 hours of personal psychoanalytic therapy.

In her practice, Dr Marinicheva combines a modern medical approach to mental health with careful consideration of each patient's individual history and current condition. When pharmacotherapy is required, treatment decisions are based on the principles of evidence-based medicine and current international clinical guidelines, including NICE, APA, WFSBP and CANMAT.

Dr Marinicheva provides online psychiatry consultations for anxiety, low mood, emotional instability, sleep problems, chronic stress and other conditions affecting mental wellbeing and quality of life. During a consultation, she assesses the patient's symptoms and overall condition, discusses potential treatment approaches and, when clinically appropriate, recommends medication and an appropriate follow-up plan.

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Svitlana Medvedkova

Neurology23 years of experience

Neurologist of the highest qualification category, Doctor of Medical Sciences and Professor, with 23 years of clinical experience and 19 years of teaching experience. Areas of expertise include general neurology, physical and rehabilitation medicine, and medical psychology.

Conditions and areas of care:

  • Acute and chronic vascular diseases of the brain and spinal cord, including stroke prevention

  • Demyelinating diseases, including multiple sclerosis

  • Neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease

  • Disorders of the peripheral nervous system, including spinal conditions, mono- and polyneuropathies, and cranial nerve disorders; autonomic nervous system disorders

  • Migraines, headaches and dizziness

  • Traumatic injuries of the central and peripheral nervous systems

  • Cognitive difficulties, including problems with memory and concentration

  • Emotional and neurotic disorders, including anxiety and depressive symptoms, panic attacks and increased anxiety; fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome

  • Sleep disorders, including insomnia, difficulty falling asleep and disrupted sleep patterns

  • Rehabilitation following strokes, injuries and other neurological conditions, both in the acute and recovery stages

The doctor follows an evidence-based approach and has participated in international clinical research (GCP) for over 20 years. Their work includes developing personalised prevention, rehabilitation and cognitive programmes.

Consultation format: online consultations and remote follow-up care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

MEMANTINE SANDOZ 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.

The active ingredient in MEMANTINE SANDOZ 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS is memantine. This information helps identify medicines with the same composition but different brand names.

MEMANTINE SANDOZ 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS is manufactured by Sandoz Farmaceutica S.A.. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.

Doctors such as Psychiatrists, Neurologists, General medicine doctors, Pain medicine doctors, Anaesthesiologists may assess whether MEMANTINE SANDOZ 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.

The prescription is issued by a doctor after assessing your health. In Spain, MEMANTINE SANDOZ 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS is then dispensed in pharmacies with that prescription. An online consultation does not guarantee that a prescription will be issued: the decision always rests with the doctor.

To request an assessment, you can use Oladoctor:

Other medicines with the same active substance (memantine) include AXURA 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS, AXURA 10 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS, AXURA 20 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.

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